The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. Dankilicious
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Absolutely a watershed title for open world games. It completely rethinks how a open world should and does work. Everything in the game works exactly as you would expect it to from a physics point of view and it works within the gameplay so well. The game handles scale and discovery unlike anything before it as well (carrot on a stick mechanic is strong here.) The game is so good in factAbsolutely a watershed title for open world games. It completely rethinks how a open world should and does work. Everything in the game works exactly as you would expect it to from a physics point of view and it works within the gameplay so well. The game handles scale and discovery unlike anything before it as well (carrot on a stick mechanic is strong here.) The game is so good in fact it almost makes me wonder if I can ever go back to another open world game and truly enjoy myself and this is coming from a pc gamer that plays open world rpg's primarily. I never could've expected this game to be this good and I reccomend anybody to at least pick up a wii u to play it if you can't affor a switch. There is some cons to the game such as a sometimes choppy framerate, some extremely annoying gyroscope puzzles, and weapons breaking can kind of be annoying. However the things the game sets out to do and it just sets so many bars in my opinion for the genre that these little nitpicks are instantly put to the side when you play it and the game is so full of discovery that is genuinely involving and interesting. Seriously I've played this game for 70 hours and I barely even feel like I've done anything in this game. Other developers could only dream of this much fun, unique, and all around solid gameplay. I instantly feel as though this game is going to be a timeless classic that you can come back to for years to come and shows exactly why nintendo is who nintendo is. 10/10 could never give it anything less. (p.s. The climbing, shield surfing, paragliding, and swimming enhancement mechanics make this game feel more tangible than any open world before it and completely eliminates invisible walls. Other developers would smart to take note.)… Expand
  2. NeoTheFox
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Ok, this game HAS problems. But it does what any game should do the best - entertain you. It's the most organic and alive open world I've ever seen, there is almost no gap between exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving. It's surprising how dense the content is for its size, yet it still manages to surprise me with new stuff after 100+ hours of the gameplay. The story is also beingOk, this game HAS problems. But it does what any game should do the best - entertain you. It's the most organic and alive open world I've ever seen, there is almost no gap between exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving. It's surprising how dense the content is for its size, yet it still manages to surprise me with new stuff after 100+ hours of the gameplay. The story is also being communicated through the world a lot, and the lore of this game is pretty solid too.
    120 Shrines, 45 of which are not just puzzles you'll find randomly, is a perfect number - it's a totally realistic task to go through thanks to the shrine locator. The game developers are really good at understanding the desire to explore and baiting players from afar to visit interesting locations. Shrine quests are really great, personally, I liked the island challenge most, but there are other huge challenges scattered everywhere.

    This game respects your freedom a lot, and it rarely forces you to do anything - there is no hand-holding at all once you leave the first location.    … Expand
  3. Jaysmith012
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This game has completely revamped the entire Legend of Zelda series. It has made a statement about the future of Nintendo, and all future Legend of Zelda titles. The game runs great on the Nintendo Switch system, and looks better than even I could have imagined. I really hope Nintendo brings out more high quality games like this in the future.
  4. John_Mullins
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    This is why nobody takes this website seriously anymore. People who LITERALLY openly state "ive never played the game, but Im giving it a 0 just cuz Im l33t!"

    People giving it a 0 cause of launch day framerate issues, which a patch recently fixed btw.. but will these trolls change thier review scores? Nope. Cause admitting you were wrong isnt acceptable to internet trolls. Of the    This is why nobody takes this website seriously anymore. People who LITERALLY openly state "ive never played the game, but Im giving it a 0 just cuz Im l33t!"

    People giving it a 0 cause of launch day framerate issues, which a patch recently fixed btw.. but will these trolls change thier review scores? Nope. Cause admitting you were wrong isnt acceptable to internet trolls.

    Of the supposed 1,600 negative reviews.. I dont even consider a single one of them legit. Giving a game 0/10 becuase of 1 single flaw is a joke.

    Every single thing about this game is damn near amazing. Everything works. The mechanics work. The world is massive.. Ive put over 150 HOURS into this game.. and I still havent found CLOSE to everything yet.

    Dont listen to the Sony and MS Fanbois who are pissy because their console hasnt had a decent **** game released for it in YEARS. (Poor Xboners.. when's the last GOOD console exclusive they've gotten? Seriously? Anyone??)

    Suck it. BOTW is the game of the year in EVERY catagory. Just deal with it.    … Expand
  5. Goalzzz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I am shocked to say the least is why people from sony fans having checked the user name giving Sony exclusives a ten and giving Breath of the Wild a zero. I feel sorry for them because honestly I pity the fools. Having the game I enjoy and honestly it is one of my best games ever. Owner of Ps4, Xbox One, Switch and Steam Machine. I enjoy all consoles lol. Unlike the few here who are hating.
  6. Furious_Fanboy
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally a Zelda game that doesn't feel like a chore to complete! I loved every minute of this game. My only MINOR complaints I have: I would have liked more of a musical score for the game, and Thunderblight Ganon was tougher than the main boss. Overall it is a masterpiece of a game!… Expand
  7. Unbiased_Critic
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    The negative review scores are baffling, and may be from Sony, MS, and even Nintendo fanboys who've never played the game, and want the Switch to fail so Nintendo goes Multiplatform. If Nintendo devs put as much effort and thought into all of their IP coming to the Switch as they have with Zelda : Breath of The Wild, then the Switch is definitely worth picking up alongside a copy of theThe negative review scores are baffling, and may be from Sony, MS, and even Nintendo fanboys who've never played the game, and want the Switch to fail so Nintendo goes Multiplatform. If Nintendo devs put as much effort and thought into all of their IP coming to the Switch as they have with Zelda : Breath of The Wild, then the Switch is definitely worth picking up alongside a copy of the game. Otherwise, if you have a Wii U and want nothing more to do with Nintendo, you owe it to yourself to purchase and play this game. It's a visual, aural, and gameplay masterpiece.… Expand
  8. Juicetin
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Personally I've always struggled to be gripped by the Zelda games (despite their massive success). However Breath of the Wild has managed to grip me within the first few hours of gameplay. The controls are very quick to learn, the graphics are stunning and having the game on the Switch just makes things so convenient. I see this game setting an example for future developers on how an RPGPersonally I've always struggled to be gripped by the Zelda games (despite their massive success). However Breath of the Wild has managed to grip me within the first few hours of gameplay. The controls are very quick to learn, the graphics are stunning and having the game on the Switch just makes things so convenient. I see this game setting an example for future developers on how an RPG should be done! 10/10, wood bang.… Expand
  9. kasparius
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    I wanted to wait until I had not only finished the game, but done everything the game threw at me before writing a reviews. Sometimes initial enchantment for a game fades as you realize the limitation of a game.

    Yesterday, after completing my final 120th shrine, collecting all the memories and about 450 Korok seeds, I went to defeat the bloated, furious, orange swine to save Hyrule.    I wanted to wait until I had not only finished the game, but done everything the game threw at me before writing a reviews. Sometimes initial enchantment for a game fades as you realize the limitation of a game.

    Yesterday, after completing my final 120th shrine, collecting all the memories and about 450 Korok seeds, I went to defeat the bloated, furious, orange swine to save Hyrule. Once that was done, there was a feeling of elation and subsequently, emptiness and sadness. I had finished one of the absolute best games I will ever play, and I would never get that initial feeling again.

    I have been playing games for about 28 years, I've played a lot of them, and I can say that I've only extremely rarely had the feelings I had playing Breath of the Willd, and the most staggering thing isn't the fact that I got those feelings playing the game, it's how many times throughout the journey, I had them. Feelings buried deep within me that were probably beaten and driven to hide within the confides of my being somewhere around Junior High School. Feelings of awe and wunderlust, feelings of childish playfulness and wonder. The sheer desire to go see what's on the other side of the hill, the glory of the journey and the delight in what was to be found.

    You can find other reviews that will better describe what makes this game so wonderful, but I have to say that I think the less you know about the game, the better. The joy is in the journey, and the discoveries you make along the way. This might seem like a cop out, but trust me it is not.

    Is the game flawless? No, there are some minor issues and aspects that could have been even better (hopefully, those will come with the next iteration of the series), many of those can actually be fixed and patched, and probably will. But do those minor flaws take away from the whole? Absolutely not. I don't know of any flawless game, to be honest, even among my absolute favorites.

    I've played hundreds of hours of this game, and thankfully I still have 400 Koroks to find hidden within the world, but even if I didn't, and there was nothing left on my checklist to do, I would still pick up this game regularly just to take a stroll along the hills and see what it has in store for me.

    If you want to know what my absolute favorite games of all times are, to see if you might enjoy Breath of the Wild, here is a short list:

    Witcher 3
    Ocarina of Time
    Wind Waker
    Dark Souls
    Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
    Pikmin 3
    Bloodborne
    Red Dead Redemption
    Super Mario Galaxy 2
    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
    Metroid Prime
    Resident Evil 4
    Mario Kart 8
    Chrono Trigger
    Silent Hill (the first one)

    And many more.    … Expand
  10. Exanthius
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I tried very hard not to get too hyped, despite all the footage of the game, all the early reports of how good the game is and the great trailers Nintendo released. As a Zelda fan since 1998 with Ocarina of Time being my favorite game of all time, I was of course looking forward to the release of Breath of the Wild. A huge part of the excitement is caused by nostalgia, of course.
    After    I tried very hard not to get too hyped, despite all the footage of the game, all the early reports of how good the game is and the great trailers Nintendo released. As a Zelda fan since 1998 with Ocarina of Time being my favorite game of all time, I was of course looking forward to the release of Breath of the Wild. A huge part of the excitement is caused by nostalgia, of course.
    After playing the game for around 20 hours I can already announce this game as my new favorite game of all time. It blew me away from the first steps. Every 2 minutes I encounter a new feature or detail that just makes we stare at the screen with an open mouth. It's not only the major features of the game, like the vast world to explore, the intelligent enemies or the well placed music. It's the little details that Nintendo obviously put a lot of effort in. All so often I think "Hmm.. let's see if this works" ... and it DOES. Every single time. I was in need of a fire to prepare some food, so I read the description of the flint and I just put some wood on the ground, placed flint next to it and hit the flint with a metal weapon. The wood caught fire and I had a nice cozy place to roast some apples. 10 seconds later the fire went out and I wondered why. Of course, because it was raining. I set up the next camp fire under a tree.

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

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

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

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

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

    Despite not being flawless this game deserves nothing but a 10/10 rating, for all the positives easily outweigh the negatives.    … Expand
  11. NBT
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    An almost perfect game. The game is strongly about its game mechanics and exploration .. having invested several whole games after i got the an early copy i sit with the feeling that this is a major change to its core game play.

    First of all ! if you hate exploring then you have already a problem . The game really shines at its exploring and its the core of the game. The story comes    An almost perfect game. The game is strongly about its game mechanics and exploration .. having invested several whole games after i got the an early copy i sit with the feeling that this is a major change to its core game play.

    First of all ! if you hate exploring then you have already a problem . The game really shines at its exploring and its the core of the game. The story comes second in the game .. so far it is not a bad story but its a bit short on main dungeons. Luckily shrines make up for most of it and if you count them as mini dungeons you get allot out of the game. Though the main dungeons have a cool mechanic i really loved and i would have loved to see more.

    The world is huge and its filled with content and fun thinks to do. Finding new thinks or finding Kor-oks ( DAM SPELL CHECKING !) puzzle is just a blast for me even the shrines are really fun. There are secrets in places you would never expect, Important resources can be found every where also in places you would never expect it to be at places when you just look at the full map. Again personally i feel the focus and the best part lies outside of the main story but the main story has also very good content and story .. The only negative thing i feel about the game is some of the voice acting tied into the main story. It lacks feeling and sounds like some old person reading out of a boring history book where he tries to read it in a way that small children find it more interested. Voice acting is odd often and i feel personally its not fitting the story very well .. Happily voice acting is not a big part and other parts are allot better. Personally this game is a 9 out of a 10 for me but i made it 10/10 because lots of troll spam here already with 0 reviews ( guess they are jelly that they don't have this game on there other consoles) There are not allot of thinks really dragging this game down and they are mostly only minor like HOW THE HELL TO YOU MAKE POTIONS ?? the game could have guided you a bit more but there is almost no guiding you from a to b something that forces you to explore and find the next spot. My last negative thing i feel is that some other mobs and all guardians are extremely powerful and it seems so far there is no easy way of killing them even with good gear, The game forces you to use brute force and dodging and here the weapon breaking becomes really annoying. It seems the game wants you to just avoid them. Something that i personally don't like . Mini bosses have most of the time weak spots though and bosses are not as hard as a guardian or some other mob like the centurion. Here the game forces you to change your play style .. again its not often but when you come over that it is really frustrating That's again why i would give the game a 9 out of 10. In the end i still love the game, It is almost a perfect gamer it has game mechanics you normally don't see. I needed do melt ice at one place and i was out of fire arrows and anything that could produce heat but i managed to set an arrow on fire and just walk over with that and melt the ice with that arrow by just holding it ( not even shooting it ), you can cook apples with a torch while its still hanging on a tree. Small incredible game mechanics like this are really mind blowing.

    In the end this game has me amazed and i love exploring the huge world that does not lack little secrets in spots you would never have expected them. Its definitely a good mix of exploration surviving and Zelda and its all you could wish.    … Expand
  12. Georgequank
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Not just a fresh take on Zelda, but a better one. There are little annoyances, which would give an actual score of say 98/100 but I'll round up.
  13. wineangel
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    First of all, don't give a review before reaching the first village and talking to the person you have to talk there.
    This game offers incredible liberty while still guiding you with a really good story, but you can do things in the order you want like the first zelda games. Anybody who tells there is no story haven't played the game, or haven't done what they have to do, I don't know...    First of all, don't give a review before reaching the first village and talking to the person you have to talk there.
    This game offers incredible liberty while still guiding you with a really good story, but you can do things in the order you want like the first zelda games. Anybody who tells there is no story haven't played the game, or haven't done what they have to do, I don't know... Shrines are a great addition and DUNGEONS ARE STILL THERE. Story is still there too, the difference with other zelda games is that you have A LOT more to do between each part of the main quest (side quests, shrines quest, exploring for hidden treasures, Discovering new monsters...) and also that you have a lot more weapons to find, and you can find them any time, not at a given part of the story. I give it a 10 and I really mean it, from what i see this game will at least take me 100 hours. It takes all the best bits of modern open world games and adds a great magical zelda story to it.    … Expand
  14. takanari
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is so magical! I can't stop playing this since day one. I can do everything, the game brings together elements of all the best games I ever played! A masterpiece!
  15. forestmarie
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    An amazing achievement. Instant masterpiece. After 150 hours in I'm still enjoying this open world/open air adventure. This is the best Zelda Ive player and I've played them all.
  16. Orizon
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Don't mind all those 0: no intelligent being could ever think of such a rating for BotW.

    Wanna know the only flaw in BotW? Graphics look *technically* outdated due to poor texture filtering, objects pop-in and some FPS drops here and there. BUT ALL OF THAT REALLY MEANS NOTHING. 1) Graphics look *artistically* AWESOME, you'll feel like living inside an AAA anime most of the time. 2)    Don't mind all those 0: no intelligent being could ever think of such a rating for BotW.

    Wanna know the only flaw in BotW? Graphics look *technically* outdated due to poor texture filtering, objects pop-in and some FPS drops here and there.

    BUT ALL OF THAT REALLY MEANS NOTHING.
    1) Graphics look *artistically* AWESOME, you'll feel like living inside an AAA anime most of the time.
    2) Gameplay mechanics are simply the best ever, both combat and ambient interaction: a nice and natural learning curve really drags you into the game.
    3) The world is huge. I mean, really huge, also vertically. And while huge, it's also full of stuff, creatures, touches, puzzles, and overall feels alive and funny.
    4) Great storyline brilliantly narrated and integrated into the game: just the right cutscenes at the right times. Then, just action, freedom and more things to do.

    BotW has only a REAL FLAW: I think it will make me like and play way less games in the future, because it really set a new standard for open world RPGs.    … Expand
  17. Bawse
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Voice acted scenes, true open world, great combat and hours upon hours of immersive gameplay to be experienced. Any mixed or negative ratings are from people that can be guaranteed to not have played it. This game is worth your both your time and money.
  18. luque
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild é marcante em diversos aspectos. Para a franquia, este décimo nono título representa um paradigma: ele traz e também exige de seus jogadores uma nova racionalidade que, até então, encontrava-se atada à fórmula que historicamente fazia a justa fama angariada pela série. Essa racionalidade é manifesta principalmente pela liberdade com que Link segue com sua jornada, liberdade que termina por ressoar no tempo necessário para que cada player complete o seu jogo, ou mesmo no quão volumoso o seu inventário estará para os momentos derradeiros dessa história. Mas é claro que, para inovar, foi necessário que Breath of the Wild abrisse mão de antigos acertos, como se nota, por exemplo, em sua discreta trilha musical que, mesmo narrativamente apropriada, pode provocar um sentimento amargo para aqueles que associam Zelda à sua musicalidade épica.
    No que respeita à Nintendo, Breath of the Wild representa um ponto de partida excepcionalmente promissor quanto à sua tentativa de erigir uma sólida base instalada para o novo Nintendo Switch, assim como para encerrar, com um último suspiro, o fracasso histórico que permeou o velho Wii U. Para a indústria, o jogo curiosamente representa a manifestação de um novo padrão de qualidade, especialmente no que tange ao polimento de seu gameplay e à naturalidade com que o seu vasto universo nos convida investigar cada detalhe que se faz presente em sua diversificada geografia.    … Expand
  19. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    There's nothing I can say that hasn't already been said many times about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It is one of the best games I have ever played. I've already logged 200 hours playing the entire game twice, and I will keep coming back again and again.
  20. tybyrd93
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    A masterclass in open world gaming, and quite possibly the best Zelda game of all time. Incredible world design and exploration, deep cooking and crafting systems, rewarding side quests, charming characters, fantastic new mechanics, I really can't praise this game enough. The minor technical shortcomings in the form of frame rate drops and pop-in do not take away from the fact that this isA masterclass in open world gaming, and quite possibly the best Zelda game of all time. Incredible world design and exploration, deep cooking and crafting systems, rewarding side quests, charming characters, fantastic new mechanics, I really can't praise this game enough. The minor technical shortcomings in the form of frame rate drops and pop-in do not take away from the fact that this is a near perfect experience that fully delivers on the hype.… Expand
  21. MaximumD
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    I finally picked up a switch after all these years and picked up BOTW, MarioKart, and Smash Brothers. The 3 quintessential Nintendo games. Since then I've barely touched Mariokart and Smash Brothers because I've been absolutely hooked on Zelda. This is definitely the best Zelda game I've played since the Snes days. I would say there are only 2 negatives for me with this game, which areI finally picked up a switch after all these years and picked up BOTW, MarioKart, and Smash Brothers. The 3 quintessential Nintendo games. Since then I've barely touched Mariokart and Smash Brothers because I've been absolutely hooked on Zelda. This is definitely the best Zelda game I've played since the Snes days. I would say there are only 2 negatives for me with this game, which are actually design decisions and not actual flaws:

    first, the weapons simply break too fast. This is alleviated immensely with extra slots when you progress, but it's still very annoying when you run out of weapons and shields against a tough enemy. I always found myself hoarding good weapons for those surprise encounters against a Lynel or boss fights. I think a better system would have been to let us repair those weapons with stuff we find in the world, same as upgrading armor. Also, why doesn't the armor break? It doesn't make sense. But say you have a wodden Boko bow, you should be able to repair it using wood and Boko parts. Simple.

    Ok Second, I love climbing around and I have no problem with the stamina wheel. But good God man to whoever decided that you can't climb during rain. I can't count the times I had a long tough climb, chugging elixirs all the way, getting right to the end and failing cuz it started to rain. LOL. This freaking happened all the time to me and I would go ape **** Seriously.

    So that's it. The rest of the game is flawless. It sucks you in so bad you will not be able to put it down. It's the best open world game ever made. There is literally something to find in every corner of the world, which is huge. There are so many side quests and little missions to complete, I honestly don't know if I'll ever finish 100%. You can have a goal when you start playing only to get side tracked exploring some interesting areas and find hours have gone by.

    Plus, this is one of the only games where the rules of the world totally make sense, so if you just think logically and try something it probably will work. Like the first time I realized that metal chest at the bottom of a river can simply be picked up with the magnet power. LOL, I spent at least half an hour trying to get that chest, and then it just dawned on me. I just got the magnet power right before this and sure enough I was able to latch on to the chest and pull it out of the water. LOL, I felt so dumb. That's just one example though. This game's puzzles are completely logical and it does not hold your hand, but let's you just work things out. I find that respect for the gamer very gratifying.

    Kudos to Nintendo for making this masterpiece. It's amazing and almost perfect. Best game i've played in a very long time. I really hope Nintendo puts out the sequel soon and also really want a new Metroid adventure. Nintendo = Quality over Quantity always.    … Expand
  22. thestuffedone
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    AMAZING game. The negative reviews here are only those who wish to deceive and make the game look bad. Look at the Critics reviews, which are only determined by those who have actually PLAYED the game.
  23. retrogeek45
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    A game of absolute brilliance. Worth buying a switch for this game alone in my opinion, i'm in awe honestly and at the moment am having a blast in this perfect game world. I hate you nintendo for many reasons,, you money grabbing lot but after making this game i can't help but love you too.
  24. grimdar00
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    My $6k PC is currently collecting dust, put to shame by a low res, cartridge game that embodies a remarkable blend of technical, artistic and design achievments. One of those games you'll always remember, 30 years from now. 15 hours into this game and still discovering new mechanics. This is how games should be designed. There is so much lore, secrets and things you can do ... and none ofMy $6k PC is currently collecting dust, put to shame by a low res, cartridge game that embodies a remarkable blend of technical, artistic and design achievments. One of those games you'll always remember, 30 years from now. 15 hours into this game and still discovering new mechanics. This is how games should be designed. There is so much lore, secrets and things you can do ... and none of it is layed out in front of you in an obvious way. Breath of the Wild rewards you by exploring, discovering and using your brain.
    I've been playing games since Atari, this game is *legendary* and easily sits in my top 5 best games ever played.    … Expand
  25. mnrART
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild might just be one of the best games I've ever played, the freedom of the world and clever designed puzzle that sometimes just comes across as a feature of the world until you take a second look at it and realise it's a hidden thing that will reward you from looking closer.
    It's easily one of the finest designed games I've played in a long time.
    The game might not be    Breath of the Wild might just be one of the best games I've ever played, the freedom of the world and clever designed puzzle that sometimes just comes across as a feature of the world until you take a second look at it and realise it's a hidden thing that will reward you from looking closer.
    It's easily one of the finest designed games I've played in a long time.
    The game might not be for everyone but for me it hit the perfect spot!    … Expand
  26. Kurola
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Beautiful game. I'm roughly 5 hours in and this game is incredibly fun to play. The exploration is wonderful. The world is massive and filled with secrets and surprises. The controls are great, and the combat system is amazing. The game has a perfect difficulty curve that makes the player have to be aware and thoughtful about combat. This is easily one of the most outstanding games I haveBeautiful game. I'm roughly 5 hours in and this game is incredibly fun to play. The exploration is wonderful. The world is massive and filled with secrets and surprises. The controls are great, and the combat system is amazing. The game has a perfect difficulty curve that makes the player have to be aware and thoughtful about combat. This is easily one of the most outstanding games I have played in years. I had almost forgotten how fun it is to just enjoy playing a great video game. This game reminds me of why I am a gamer.… Expand
  27. Frank7
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Unbelievable experience. Big Zelda fan, & this one is possibly the best. It's so big, vast & interesting with plenty of things to do, not to mention a sense of wonder which really doesn't happen to often with open World games anymore. It makes you want to explore every inch of it. Enjoying every minute of it. ^_^
  28. jaytomten
    Apr 24, 2017
    10
    As good as a game can get. Amazing soundtrack, story, gameplay. This is my favorite Zelda game, and maybe my favorite game in general. It is, at the very least, a very special game that you likely only see once a decade.
  29. InsanityCrow
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game combines all of the best elements of every Zelda game, removes the fat and delivers one unforgettable experience. The excellent level design and jaw dropping moments of Ocarina, the nuances of Majoras mask, the adventure of windwaker, the tight controls and set pieces of twilight princess, and even the best bits of Skyward Sword make it into botw. If you've never played a ZeldaThis game combines all of the best elements of every Zelda game, removes the fat and delivers one unforgettable experience. The excellent level design and jaw dropping moments of Ocarina, the nuances of Majoras mask, the adventure of windwaker, the tight controls and set pieces of twilight princess, and even the best bits of Skyward Sword make it into botw. If you've never played a Zelda game before, or didn't like it in the past, this may just make you a believer.… Expand
  30. InsaneCritic
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is up there as a competitor of being one of the best games in the last 5 years.
    The perfect game for anyone who hasn't played a Zelda game and want's to get into it.
  31. Teaky
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I've been a Zelda fan for a long time now, and I had very high hopes for this game from the very beginning. But there was one concern that I had, that could make or break the game for me. Will the water be good? I can confirm that after playing this game, the water is good.
  32. diegobage
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    This game made me love playing a game for hours and hours again. Thank you, Nintendo
  33. drumguru
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    This is the best Zelda game of all time & maybe the best switch game ever.. Don't listen to all these low scores because they're wrong.
  34. thryce3
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    Combine the best game series of all time with the best open world exploration of all time. What more do you need?
  35. bernera
    Aug 4, 2018
    10
    The best of zelda game in decade, great history graphics fisics and more , wonderful game!
  36. altalo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Libertad es la palabara para describirlo, puedes hacer misiones y mazmorras o ir a por el jefe final directamente. El juego te da la oportunidad de hacer lo que quieras y es algo jamas visto, marca un antes y un despues. Jugablemente es preciso y precioso. Gracias Nintendo por estos juegos.
  37. felipe_ebf
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Hey Nintendo haters, and fanboys of PS, you can put how many 0/10 you want in the review, but your review will not change the fact that this game, The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild is one of the best games ever created. I Know it is painful to accept that this game is better than anything that you favorite developer of games ever created or will create someday, but this is it, BreathHey Nintendo haters, and fanboys of PS, you can put how many 0/10 you want in the review, but your review will not change the fact that this game, The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild is one of the best games ever created. I Know it is painful to accept that this game is better than anything that you favorite developer of games ever created or will create someday, but this is it, Breath Of The Wild is better than The Witcher 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last Guardian, Uncharted 4 or any other uncharted, the last of us, and is more sad that the last of us 2, red dead redemption 2, god of war will not be better than this games.

    When Nintendo decide to make a masterpiece, they simply does, and this games is only one more masterpiece of Nintendo. The best game ever created is The Legend of Zelda Ocarina Of Time with 99/100, and now The Legend Of Zelda Breath of The Wild is the second one, cry more, your tears is salty and delicious.

    Put more negative review on the user reviews, maybe the universe will be in equilibrium again.

    MASTERPIECE, one of the best games ever created, probably will be GOTY 2017 and will be the best game of this generetion, just like MARIO GALAXY WAS THE BEST GAME OF THE LAST GENERATION.

    10/10.    … Expand
  38. easterfields
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is one of those rare games that bring back the nostalgic feelings of wanting to stay at home from school (or work now that I'm an adult) all day and play! I really can't articulate well enough how much of a treasure this game truly is. The Switch has received some criticism for not having a more robust launch line up, but the fact of the matter is that Zelda: BOTW is a Game of theThis is one of those rare games that bring back the nostalgic feelings of wanting to stay at home from school (or work now that I'm an adult) all day and play! I really can't articulate well enough how much of a treasure this game truly is. The Switch has received some criticism for not having a more robust launch line up, but the fact of the matter is that Zelda: BOTW is a Game of the Year title and is pure gold for the launch of a new system. Yeah, yeah, the PS4 and Xbox One both had dozens of games available out the door, however do you still own any of them? I guarantee that every person who purchased a Switch at launch (or is about to) will still have Zelda years down the road. Beautiful graphics, music, gameplay and story and best of all, it was all stitched together with the love that Nintendo pours into it's games. This is really feels more like the sequel to Ocarina of Time that we had been hoping for, for such a long time. Do yourself a favor and buy this now. Oh and did I mention how incredibly amazing it is being able to play this Zelda ANYWHERE-thanks to the smooth as silk transition from large screen TV to handheld device? The Switch has me convinced!… Expand
  39. DavidelGamer666
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I love this game, it's a HUGE open world where you can do everything you want, it has adventure, drama, good history, beautiful music, everything a good game must have. I understand some people don't like it, but why this game has some 0's like review?
  40. Ericmendo1
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda Game Ever! And I am gonna go as far to say that this is the BEST GAME EVER!! I am completely in love and I really have no words to explain the journey this game is taking me emotionally and spiritually!
  41. DreamcasterX
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Utterly brilliant in design & execution. No other game this generation has topped what I've played in the first 30 hours alone. This is a milestone in gaming & will be very hard to beat. Breath of the Wild is a truly special game & will be talked about for decades to come.
  42. thodietho
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Simply put. This game is a phenomenon.

    Its very uncommon these days to find a game with a plot, story, characters and everything that still says: Hey, find four shrines and then come back. Dont care how you do it, thats up to you. Later this concept gets even more insane when you have to find out where certain screenshots are taken. With this mission I try to do it before I get to the    Simply put. This game is a phenomenon.

    Its very uncommon these days to find a game with a plot, story, characters and everything that still says: Hey, find four shrines and then come back. Dont care how you do it, thats up to you. Later this concept gets even more insane when you have to find out where certain screenshots are taken. With this mission I try to do it before I get to the dungeons. And the fact that I can choose to DO that while other people first do the dungeons or even go straight to the final boss is something I have never seen before in a AAA title. The world is not as big as say Just Cause 3 but even though its smaller its filled with much more content. Its distracting, but in a good way.

    This is the clear game of the year and it is my favorite game of all time (sorry twilight princess)    … Expand
  43. Kaprawiec
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Well this is my first Zelda game and I havent even finished it yet, but I feel obliged to write a review because of all those people rating this game with 0 scores from new accounts. Maybe Sony/M$ doesnt want Ninny to succed?
    All I can say is that this IS one of the best games ever created. I am so amazed by it, that I now know that I missed a lot by ignoring Nintendo systems for all    Well this is my first Zelda game and I havent even finished it yet, but I feel obliged to write a review because of all those people rating this game with 0 scores from new accounts. Maybe Sony/M$ doesnt want Ninny to succed?
    All I can say is that this IS one of the best games ever created. I am so amazed by it, that I now know that I missed a lot by ignoring Nintendo systems for all these years.

    Game feels a bit like Shadow of the Colossus mixed with Dark Souls - the atmosphere is just so amazingly unique, fresh, mystic. Story seems simple, and told exactly just like in SotC, here it is a bit more fleshed out. The game is unbelieveably polished, it never cease to surpirse me - those little details like moments when it starts to rain and if You wield metalic shield the thunders strike you. If it strikes grass it sets on fire. You can throw a bomb into water to kill fishes. Chop the trees down. Or when You try to tame a horse - it acts like a living thing. Link moves so smoothly and realistic. All animations are just simply amazing... Well i cant think of any other words than that - game is just amazing.
    I just scrathed the sufrace but all I want to say is if You can spend a bit money like I could - do Yourself a favour and buy this game. 10/10.    … Expand
  44. valor19
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game with a great soundtrack. Truly was worth the wait. Epic while still keeping the elements from previous Zelda games. Sure to be a classic.
  45. Handtorch
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    On par with OOT in its day. So far this is the best game out for the Switch (as of July 2017). Most of my time on the Switch has been playing this game. I didn’t mind the fragility of the weapons that some other reviewers seem to take issue with; the game is liberal with providing replacement weapons. If you aren’t a fan of Zelda games or sandbox genre this may not be your game.
  46. DarkLordGig
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simply an amazing game. Good art style, good music, and overall really good atmosphere. A highly expansive overworld littered with shrines and enemies and NPC's will keep you playing for hours.
  47. monks99
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Best game ever made. Just the very very best ever!!! Best Nintendo game if all time
  48. Coolcaspar
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the wild has the biggest Zelda world ever. But where Zelda stands apart from its competition is that the world not only is gigantic but also extremely interactive and inviting to exploration. The world has so unbelievable many different places that you wanna visit that you can just go visit. See an interesting place in the far, just find a tall place andThe Legend of Zelda, Breath of the wild has the biggest Zelda world ever. But where Zelda stands apart from its competition is that the world not only is gigantic but also extremely interactive and inviting to exploration. The world has so unbelievable many different places that you wanna visit that you can just go visit. See an interesting place in the far, just find a tall place and glide over to it, find a horse and ride to it, climb a tall mountain and shield surf down at it, meanwhile you encounter different and interesting characters as well as varied and difficult enemies, which is also a plus.

    This game is not just a walk in the park, it's actually quite difficult as you learn that many enemies can kill you in one or two hits especially if you don't have any armor equipped. It becomes a sort of chess match where you have to constantly analyze your enemies. Does he have a shield that he can use to block me? yes! Then I need to dodge his attack first and get the upper hand and then attack, parry his attack with a well-timed shield blast, jump around and attack from behind, or hit him really hard with a big weapon. Meanwhile you also have to be focused on the other enemies that are nearby and so on and so forth. And different enemies have different kind of attacks and properties so new challenges in combat are constantly being introduced. `

    Then there are the shines, that are first introduced in the starting area " the great plateau". Here they give you cool abilities that you activate with your new item the "sheikah slate".Then after that shrines are mainly for given you spirit orbs which you can trade 4 of to get another heart or more stamina. Which I at first did nor really like that much because you don't get anymore cool new abilities. But then as I moved more out in the world I was rewarded with awesome loot from these shrines. And shrines are absolutely everywhere up, down, on land in the sea and so on. You usually use a lot of stamina to get to these places which segway's nicely over to the stamina portion of the game.

    The games new function is that you can jump and climb absolutely anything which is so amazing. there are nearly any obstacles in your way of exploration that you can't overcome partially do to the climbing. It does however require much stamina which is why large mountain climbing trips is hard for poor Link if you haven't upgraded the stamina, but again if you are smart enough you can still make it up the majority of the mountains if you just plane you ascent correctly, and scout out resting spots where you can stand and get your stamina back, which means that you are again for the majority only limited by your own skills. Certain areas do though require that you are well prepared with some being either too cold or hot for Link to travel as he is without certain equipment or (which is so damn cool) special elixirs that give him heat, cold or flame resistant.

    But how do you get these special elixirs you might ask, well, you make it. In the Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild you are also able to cook, which you can do to make food or elixirs which both can give you special effects as for example the resistant I mentioned before, attack boost, stealth boost defense boost, and many more. Cooking is also so fun because you find different ingredients in the wild like, animal meat, insects monster part and plants and then the description give you a general idea of what are use to make elixirs and what can be cooked into food, but you are never given specific details on what different mixes does what, so cooking is an adventure all on its own too as you try to mix all your new different ingredients in new and different ways you discover so many new recipes and it's always a joy to discover a new one that works well, trust me.

    With all this exploration and open world gameplay you would think something like story might get shoved a b it away which I would have had it fine with, but F*cking no, Nintendo just gives this gift that keeps on giving because the story in the legend of Zelda breath of the wild, is the best goddamn story there has ever been in any Zelda game, with the best goddamn stories there have ever been in any Zelda game, and probably also in most games in general.

    TL;DR and Conclusion
    The legend of Zelda is one the most highly acclaimed video games series there have ever existed, and every installment in the series is another amazing adventure that so absolutely few games can hold up to. The shame this time is that there now just is no games that can be held up to its standard as it without exaggerating ascends over every other game that id out there at the moment, which I know is a HUGE statement to make, but after only playing 32 hours and not even being close to finish the game yet is it one I can with outmost confidence and sincerity. It is a masterpiece in every possible way, and I urge everyone to grab a switch and get lost in its amazing world.    … Expand
  49. Valin000
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Defiantly the consoles main selling point, a few hours in and you will understand why, finish the game and place it among the best you ever played, this is a great first step for where Legend of zelda should be heading.
  50. solarsaturn9
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is an excellent nod to the original while still maintaining the wonder of Ocarina of Time. There are a few annoyances but the brilliance far outweighs weapon durability. The fact that reviewers are rating this game 0 just to drag the score down is ridiculous. This game is nowhere near deserving a 0.
  51. RedrexXx
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Thank you Nintendo, this Zelda is just awesome! I have been waiting so long to play it and today is finally the day. Looking forward for the next titles!
  52. ToshiroTakashi
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game is pure magic. It's full of emotion and warmth. The art style is gorgeous and timeless. The gameplay is fantastic. The possibilities are endless. This game redefines the meaning of an open world game. In the future we will be talking about the before and after "Breath of the Wild".
  53. Bendashcash
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I love every aspect of the game. It kind of breaks apart in small ways from the norms of the series and they do it in a Fallout 2 transition into Fallout 3 way. Just like the following the original Fallout games have, Zelda is no different. Some people aren't going to like it, just because they aren't. If you love Zelda, and you love games, you'll love Breath of The Wild. There will beI love every aspect of the game. It kind of breaks apart in small ways from the norms of the series and they do it in a Fallout 2 transition into Fallout 3 way. Just like the following the original Fallout games have, Zelda is no different. Some people aren't going to like it, just because they aren't. If you love Zelda, and you love games, you'll love Breath of The Wild. There will be those who oppose it, but they know the true feelings they have for it. This game is worth every penny, and I'd even buy it twice.… Expand
  54. Lewie-T123
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    This game is legitimately one of the best games I have ever played. There is so much to do and with so many different as to approach it, it truly makes this a masterpiece. Ignore all the other review that have said it isn't good, cause a big majority of those reviews have never played the game or will or play it. This game is a gamers dream and is a must play for anyone who loves an epicThis game is legitimately one of the best games I have ever played. There is so much to do and with so many different as to approach it, it truly makes this a masterpiece. Ignore all the other review that have said it isn't good, cause a big majority of those reviews have never played the game or will or play it. This game is a gamers dream and is a must play for anyone who loves an epic adventure.… Expand
  55. SilexEco
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    What can I say about the game of the decade and the last generations of consoles?

    Masterpiece of masterpierces. Only the great LEGENDary Ocarina Of Time is better.

    Simply is a videogame than you must to play if you consider yourself as a true gamer.
  56. krulemuk
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    This game is rethinking and reinventing the action adventure genre like ocarina of time did in the 90s. It's easily one of the best games I've ever played. I haven't smelled this breath of freedom in any game before.
  57. TomasLacerda
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. I'm playing since Command and Conquer, loved Skyrim, KOTOR, all those classics, but this one, goes for 1st place. The side quests are interesting, the combat is fluid and gorgeous to get a hang of it, the game is never boring there's always so much to do, it's a joy to explore, interesting characters, the game feels polished and cared about. TheThis is the best game I've ever played. I'm playing since Command and Conquer, loved Skyrim, KOTOR, all those classics, but this one, goes for 1st place. The side quests are interesting, the combat is fluid and gorgeous to get a hang of it, the game is never boring there's always so much to do, it's a joy to explore, interesting characters, the game feels polished and cared about. The dynamic of the disposable gear is an awesome challenge quite different from what we're used to. Bought Switch just for this game, and it was worth it. A lot of replayablity, also, this game is huuuge.… Expand
  58. akraje47
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece.
    And acording to pony fanboys coming giving 0 this is one of the most sold games ever. More reviews than any game ever. Congratulations pony fanboys.
    Only if you have some mental disease you give this game less than 9, example: pony fanboys
  59. MetaRogue
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the current definition of perfection - a critic who gives it anything less than a 10 out of 10 would be committing a crime against nature, and ultimately a sin against video games as an art form. Words like 'masterpiece' and 'perfect' are not enough to describe it's impact upon popular culture and gaming culture. It has effortlessly establishedThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the current definition of perfection - a critic who gives it anything less than a 10 out of 10 would be committing a crime against nature, and ultimately a sin against video games as an art form. Words like 'masterpiece' and 'perfect' are not enough to describe it's impact upon popular culture and gaming culture. It has effortlessly established itself as Game of the Year for 2017 and as one of the greatest games of all time.

    It is also the only game in recent years that has come very VERY close to usurping Ocarina of Time from it's much coveted status as 'The Greatest Game of All Time'. The only difficulty Nintendo faces now is trying to make something better.    … Expand
  60. chaddaddy
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I'm currently playing Zelda and Horizon and I can safely say that Zelda is a MUCH better game. A lot more content, a lot more to do, environment that you can actually interact with, a nice story and nice puzzles. Horizon has non of that.
  61. abraxas1979
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Volviendo con el DLC 2, observo que llevo unas 300 horas, con el Switch he pasado otros de los juegos ofrecidos, pero siempre regreso a Breath of the Wild. La sensación de ese mundo, solitario, personal, siempre me hace lidiar con muchas cosas internas, este título es mucho más que solo un juego, el espíritu que nos transmite trasciende cualquier cosa.
    Técnicamente es un pináculo en la    Volviendo con el DLC 2, observo que llevo unas 300 horas, con el Switch he pasado otros de los juegos ofrecidos, pero siempre regreso a Breath of the Wild. La sensación de ese mundo, solitario, personal, siempre me hace lidiar con muchas cosas internas, este título es mucho más que solo un juego, el espíritu que nos transmite trasciende cualquier cosa.
    Técnicamente es un pináculo en la industria de los vídeo juegos, me alegró haber estado vivo en el momento que fue lanzado.    … Expand
  62. Kelsov
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Enjoying this game more than skyrim. Feels like halo and skyrim mixed together nintendo style. Limited crafting and disposable weapons help the game avoid feeling tedious like some open world games can.
  63. TinyInfinity6
    Jul 1, 2017
    10
    Having actually finished the game, I can say that this game is deserving of the glowingly positive critic reviews its received. There simply isn't anything that this game does wrong. The combat is responsive and satisfying without being a total cakewalk. (You'll probably die a few times, and when you do, it's deserved.) The open world is dense enough to warrant its size, and exploration isHaving actually finished the game, I can say that this game is deserving of the glowingly positive critic reviews its received. There simply isn't anything that this game does wrong. The combat is responsive and satisfying without being a total cakewalk. (You'll probably die a few times, and when you do, it's deserved.) The open world is dense enough to warrant its size, and exploration is heavily rewarding. Many of the greatest weapons I've wielded during my ~75 hours with the game came from solving puzzles or finding chests that weren't blatant and required experimentation to uncover or complete. This game is the reason Nintendo is still relevant. Its design is flawless, and that's coming from someone who's first Zelda game was Breath of the Wild. Buy this game. Now.… Expand
  64. StefanGoedhart
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The user-score is clearly being downvoted with "0/10 scores" by Xbox, Playstation and PC fanboys. Breath of the Wild is the fourth highest rated game (by critics) EVER. Stop reading reviews and get the game. It's clearly NOT a "0/10". The game is a masterpiece and some people are just salty because this game is exclusive for Nintendo platforms.
  65. alyssonaraujo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This masterpiece deserves all the hype. It´s one of the most unique experiences you can have in gaming. Wonderful art direction, sublime soundtrack, and the characters we all love for decades. The best Zelda game yet, and one of the best games i´ve ever played.
  66. jasonxoc
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    My fiance doesn't like games where you have to fight. She's absolutely addicted to breath of the wild. I absolutely love it. I've got about 50 hours into its ridiculously great.
  67. AlPasas
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I was there when the first Zelda game was released and I held the golden cartridge thinking this was going to an amazing adventure! I remember how shocked I was getting lost in the world going from one panel to another finding my way and searching for the next dungeon... then running to the store a month later looking for the guide but not before drawing out my own with pencil andI was there when the first Zelda game was released and I held the golden cartridge thinking this was going to an amazing adventure! I remember how shocked I was getting lost in the world going from one panel to another finding my way and searching for the next dungeon... then running to the store a month later looking for the guide but not before drawing out my own with pencil and crayons..

    That feeling is back baby and much bigger then before only this time it to big to draw out the map but still don't stop me from having all kinds of fun with this Masterpiece of a game :D thank you Takashi Tezuka & Shigeru Miyamoto and everyone who helped shape this game!    … Expand
  68. NanGamer
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Best game of this generation, and one of the best games of all times. Breath of the Wild is amazing in everything that it show to us. Great world with great ideas make this game one of the best experiences in my life. Thank you Nintendo
  69. TheGamingCrypt
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This game is breath taking! it seriously is a masterpiece. its so magical beautiful and emersive with a beautiful art direction! the world is huge i mean really huge! and the puzzles in the shrines are very fun and also relaxing! the story line is really well laid out and although the game is now open world and you can do things when you want in any order you wish the game just organicallyThis game is breath taking! it seriously is a masterpiece. its so magical beautiful and emersive with a beautiful art direction! the world is huge i mean really huge! and the puzzles in the shrines are very fun and also relaxing! the story line is really well laid out and although the game is now open world and you can do things when you want in any order you wish the game just organically unfolds! it really captures an old school classic feel to it like how great video games used to be but just with modern shiny graphics! it just has such a classic feel to it! its what the best video games of all time used to look and feel like just better! i am a proud owner of this game and dont want it to end its that good! illl be playing this game again and again! 10/10… Expand
  70. Stefan10
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Maybe the best game I've ever played! Love it! it's massive, stunning and awe-inspiring! 10/10 If you are a gamer, you have to play this game! Don't miss out on such a masterpiece!
  71. metapaws
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Haven't finished the game yet - nowhere close - but I can see already that BotW is one for the ages. The experience of navigating this world, the detailed eye for its rendering of nature, the way the tonal color palette and mood changes constantly with the dynamic weather system, amounts to what feels like a first-person Legend of Zelda anime movie directed by Miyazaki. It is done soHaven't finished the game yet - nowhere close - but I can see already that BotW is one for the ages. The experience of navigating this world, the detailed eye for its rendering of nature, the way the tonal color palette and mood changes constantly with the dynamic weather system, amounts to what feels like a first-person Legend of Zelda anime movie directed by Miyazaki. It is done so well, and crafted so beautifully, that you will find yourself choosing to bypass the fast travel system and ride your horse on your forays - or even go on foot - simply to wander the endless expanse of Hyrule in search of its secrets. In that way it recalls Shadow of the Colossus, although it far exceeds that games level of detail, beauty, and variety of environments. BotW places its aesthetic experience in the foreground, of equal importance with any of the quests you'll undertake on your adventure. Somehow Nintendo not only makes the approach work, it makes it sing.… Expand
  72. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Finally a worthy opponent for OOT!
    The epic world of Hyrule that Nintendo has created is the culmination of the saga The Legend Of Zelda, with the best physics engine we've seen. A video game that will go down in history for its quality and the freedom it offers the player.
    Regretfully for Wii U, Nintendo has removed the exclusive console greatest game that has developed the company in    Finally a worthy opponent for OOT!
    The epic world of Hyrule that Nintendo has created is the culmination of the saga The Legend Of Zelda, with the best physics engine we've seen. A video game that will go down in history for its quality and the freedom it offers the player.
    Regretfully for Wii U, Nintendo has removed the exclusive console greatest game that has developed the company in its history, Zelda: Breath of The Wild, giving a powerful reason to the world, if you have a console in which play this game, buy it.    … Expand
  73. nando_u
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    MASTERPIECE! OBRA DE ARTE em formato de jogo. Um jogo lapidado, pensado em todos os aspectos mecânicos e visuais, realmente é uma obra de arte jogável, você para pelos cenários para ficar admirando a luz dando vida aos gramados, arvores e cenários. Um mundo riquíssimo, lindamente projetado com o melhor que a tecnologia pode proporcionar. Um estilo visual agradável e orgânico, esse é oMASTERPIECE! OBRA DE ARTE em formato de jogo. Um jogo lapidado, pensado em todos os aspectos mecânicos e visuais, realmente é uma obra de arte jogável, você para pelos cenários para ficar admirando a luz dando vida aos gramados, arvores e cenários. Um mundo riquíssimo, lindamente projetado com o melhor que a tecnologia pode proporcionar. Um estilo visual agradável e orgânico, esse é o estilo da nintendo em seus jogos. Um jogo para ficar semanas e até meses para ser explorado, em cada detalhe. Uma experiência única! Obrigado Nintendo por fazer um jogo desses, valeu cada dia de espera!… Expand
  74. Rebelarch
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Play this game. Like right now. Stop everything else. Go get this game and play it!

    The beauty of it is masterful. It looks like a moving painting.
  75. Malovi
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    Cannot recommend this game more highly - it is genuinely just a lot of fun to play.

    The world is polished and clearly hand-crafted: just full of things for you to see and discover, whatever direction you set out in. The AI for both enemies and NPCs alike is believable and coupled with well animated characters provides for a depth of character that is truly a joy. The combat, magic    Cannot recommend this game more highly - it is genuinely just a lot of fun to play.

    The world is polished and clearly hand-crafted: just full of things for you to see and discover, whatever direction you set out in.

    The AI for both enemies and NPCs alike is believable and coupled with well animated characters provides for a depth of character that is truly a joy.

    The combat, magic and physics systems all interlock and work together to create a very smooth and dynamic system where you can have some real fun pushing the envelope on what is possible.

    Do yourself a favor and play this game!    … Expand
  76. Tbone413
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Everything is so fun, so beautiful, so clever. Tops a series already filled with brilliant games
  77. snakeDoc
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    It is simply one of the best games of all time after having played it for more than two years, without rushing, and leaving it to mature during times when it was very difficult or you did not have all the time it requires. Curiously, the same thing happened to me with the first Zelda I played in Super nes, another timeless masterpiece.

    It is for exquisite palates, to be enjoyed little    It is simply one of the best games of all time after having played it for more than two years, without rushing, and leaving it to mature during times when it was very difficult or you did not have all the time it requires. Curiously, the same thing happened to me with the first Zelda I played in Super nes, another timeless masterpiece.

    It is for exquisite palates, to be enjoyed little by little, without being in a hurry to reach the end. Lots of quality content, both children and adults will like it, guaranteed.

    The artistic direction is implacable, they look like cartoons, the performance is constant, the motor moves everything with great ease, both in portable console mode and on the dock, although playing it on a 1080p TV is probably the best way, the soundtrack is good It could be better, more epic for my taste, the introduction of the open world is quite a statement of intent on how to do it right. It is not that it is huge, but that there is coherence, that there is always something to do, that it makes sense, something that is very difficult to achieve and that only a select few are capable of achieving. If something could be improved, it is to include in the game mechanics the possibility of playing cooperatively on the same machine or online.

    Nintendo, think of the siblings who could play together in this wonderful story of friendship, duty and love. They are very good values ​​that should be taught to the little ones. My 7 year old nephew is enjoying this game, and after having played Mario Odyssey, Luigis Mansion, Super Mario Kart, Animal Crossing and a few more, this is the one he has played the most and the one he liked the most. The pity is that it is a single player game and I see the twin sister who also likes it, but the protagonist is a boy.
    Nintendo, puts Princess Zelda or another female character as a co-op protagonist in these types of games.
    あ り が と う ご ざ い ま し た    … Expand
  78. Xharos
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece that will inspire future games for years to come, just like Ocarina of Time. It's perfect on every single way, I don't even think this game has one single flaw. Truly the best work Nintendo has done to date, and possibly the best game of all time.
  79. bagszi
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Over 40 hours in the game and I still have many places to discover, learning new things with every play session, the BotW seriously set my expectation high for open world adventure(and rpg) games. Do yourself a favor and play this game.
  80. TJAW
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    With "The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild" Nintendo has caught a bolt of lightning in a bottle. This is not only one of the finest video games to have ever emerged, but it's a timeless, spotless pyramid of gold, an exceptional, immaculate work of art that both surpasses every Nintendo game made before it and is destined to be the greatest game on both of the consoles it was producedWith "The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild" Nintendo has caught a bolt of lightning in a bottle. This is not only one of the finest video games to have ever emerged, but it's a timeless, spotless pyramid of gold, an exceptional, immaculate work of art that both surpasses every Nintendo game made before it and is destined to be the greatest game on both of the consoles it was produced for. As if it were woven together by the hands of a deity watching over the distant stars, Breath Of The Wild sends you soaring - and its divine magic will stay within your heart for the rest of your life.… Expand
  81. elandroid
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    Sorprendente a cada paso incluso después de 100h de juego. Este juego es el nuevo paradigma de los juegos de mundo abierto. Es contra lo que hay que comprar todos los sandbox que salgan en los próximos años hasta que sea superado. La inmersión, la cohesión y la ambientación del mundo son insuperables. La historia ha sido criticada pero está enfocada desde el punto de vista de "créate tuSorprendente a cada paso incluso después de 100h de juego. Este juego es el nuevo paradigma de los juegos de mundo abierto. Es contra lo que hay que comprar todos los sandbox que salgan en los próximos años hasta que sea superado. La inmersión, la cohesión y la ambientación del mundo son insuperables. La historia ha sido criticada pero está enfocada desde el punto de vista de "créate tu propia historia". Tú eres el héroe y decides qué hacer, ver y salvar. Todas las mecánicas y diseños que Nintendo ha puesto encima de la mesa con Breath of the Wild son una muestra de lo que se puede hacer en 2017 con el diseño de mundos. Ahora solo falta que alguien se digne a superarlo. Imprescindible.… Expand
  82. TheGeekLantern
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Me había resistido a escribir una crítica hasta no haber terminado el juego y luego de más de 100 horas de juego solo puedo decir que es una Obra Maestra. Breath of The Wild es un juego que cambia suficientes mecánicas para dar la sensación de ser algo novedoso sin eliminar las suficientes para que deje de ser un Zelda. Sin duda un clásico instantáneo que se vuelve una compra obligada bienMe había resistido a escribir una crítica hasta no haber terminado el juego y luego de más de 100 horas de juego solo puedo decir que es una Obra Maestra. Breath of The Wild es un juego que cambia suficientes mecánicas para dar la sensación de ser algo novedoso sin eliminar las suficientes para que deje de ser un Zelda. Sin duda un clásico instantáneo que se vuelve una compra obligada bien sea porque tengas Wii U o Switch.… Expand
  83. Apec
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Freedom. Fun. Exploration. Challenge.
    This game has it all.

    It is just fun to go and find what is next and go off into the wild to just see what is there, and there, and there and... what was my quest again? Who cares! I had so much fun! And now I cannot continue writing because I want to continue playing. :)
  84. MandicLuka
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is a pure masterpiece, I want to thank Nintendo and their talented crew for creating such a vast and a beautiful world, The game looks fantastic on both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. As a HUGE Nintendo fan I'm really proud of this game and think it will surely be the game of the year 2017!
  85. GoHawks31
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. Perfect! Anybody who gave this game below an 8 is a troll. I could see people having issue with a few things, but 0? Cmon guys, you didn't play it...Your butt hurt...its ok!
  86. rambo_ando
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Sublime. One of the greatest Zelda games, Switch games, and overall games of all time.
  87. seburo
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    I think that looking for the perfect game is something platonic, what one seeks is to savor what is perfection and if this has some mistakes because even better because we are human and we have mistakes and to make us see that we feel graceful imaginate teenr the game Perfect, perfect book or perfect music we would get bored or we would not understand and we would stay in a lake of absurdI think that looking for the perfect game is something platonic, what one seeks is to savor what is perfection and if this has some mistakes because even better because we are human and we have mistakes and to make us see that we feel graceful imaginate teenr the game Perfect, perfect book or perfect music we would get bored or we would not understand and we would stay in a lake of absurd disjunctives ... how great is this zelda. Ocarina was the one not going more than my generation but this new ocarina ay that to see it with other eyes like it is an immediate classic a game that has and in that I agree with the edge analyst because to given in the target ... is the Expansion of the game osea the contribution to the future that will give this game to the other games that are made with love and wit ... this game avenido to renew its saga and contribute imnovations inside the video games and I think that it is going to remain like A contemporary classic.… Expand
  88. Ctenidae
    Jun 3, 2017
    10
    Drop everything. Go to your local gameshop. Buy it. Play it. Enjoy it. You won't be disappointed. And if you don't like this game... you should find a new hobby. Knitting or some **** like that. Think about it.
  89. blackphoenix60
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is a great game. The gameplay itself is quite great.

    The only thing that should be improved is strictly QoL that really don't detract from how great the game is. Weapons break fairly easily and there are too few slots for weapons/shields/bows.

    It would also be nice if the frames were a bit steadier, although the rare frame drops aren't too bad, it's worth noting.
  90. Lucius_13
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gotta admit after playing Skyward Sword and absolutely hating it I found I really enjoyed this Zelda game, the Open World is breathtaking, The Map is Massive so getting lost is easy, combat is really simple although the weapons exploding quickly bugged me, as of writing this review I'm just half-way through the game, some of the Shrines are challenging especially the ones where you have to move the controller around.

    I absolutely love all the easter eggs towards past Zelda titles like the very first game in the series when you find an old man who bears great resemblance to the Old Guy who gives you the Wooden Sword in the first game and later on you find the Master Sword is in The Lost Woods just like in A Link To The Past.

    The Voice Acting could be better especially Princess Zelda's voice I didn't know she was British lol but that's just a tiny detail I turned a blind eye to. Graphics are amazing and I don't generally judge a game based on its graphics as I believe in gameplay more than graphics but its beautiful. The Game does have slight lag issues but as said there just slight and you hardly notice them if you aren't very observant.

    all in all I think this is one of the best Zelda Games of all time right behind Ocarina of Time I think it deserves a nod for Game of the Year and It definitely deserves all the 10s It got from reviewers and I don't normally agree with reviewers especially IGN they lost all credibility when they gave Street Fighter V a 8 out of 10    … Expand
  91. Giiq
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Absolutely stunning game if you love the graphics of the original zelda u will love this game. Also the open world mechanic just works in this particular game.
  92. kaiserkiwi
    May 18, 2018
    10
    It’s easily the best game I’ve ever played. As a long term Zelda fan this is just the best reboot I could have imagined. It sets a new bar for open world games.
  93. erik1220
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is truly the most beautiful game I have ever played. The only other games that have captured me like this are Skyrim and the Fallout series of games. It is basically a moving piece of art and everybody should do whatever they can to play this game. 10.
  94. starwalle
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    If people are giving 'The Legend of Zela: Breath of the Wild' zeroes for the meme/salt/whatever, I'm going to give this game a 10 to counter, Lmao :^)
  95. mateusnds
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is without a doubt the best game I've ever played!
    Completely original and the graph is unbelievably beautiful.

    This is undoubtedly the best work ever done by Nintendo so far.

    Congratulations Switch.
  96. GamerJosh0137
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Wow, just wow. I don't have the words honestly. I have not owned a Nintendo console since the Gamecube. Not out of specific dislikes for Nintendo but at the time I never could justify spending money on multiple consoles and PlayStation was more in line with what I love to play. That being said I am now able to afford more than one console and the Switch was the perfect buy, because itWow, just wow. I don't have the words honestly. I have not owned a Nintendo console since the Gamecube. Not out of specific dislikes for Nintendo but at the time I never could justify spending money on multiple consoles and PlayStation was more in line with what I love to play. That being said I am now able to afford more than one console and the Switch was the perfect buy, because it allows me to play Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It is insanely good, and a perfect game to start after finishing Horizon Zero Dawn. Zelda is gorgeous and quite frankly proves that more powerful hardware doesn't equal better games. Combat is fluid and super fun. The damaged weapon mechanic forces you to "Switch" up (see what I did there? ha!) gameplay style and manages to keep it relatively fresh. Zelda is also a LOT harder than I expected. Not so much on the level of Dark Souls or anything but enough to take me by surprise. I honestly cannot think of one thing I really don't like about Zelda. I was really worried because I was basically buying the Switch to play Zelda and ALMOST bought the Wii U instead due to it being much cheaper, but after using the Switch I'm super excited for what will come, and if there are several games HALF as good as Zelda I will be super happy.… Expand
  97. muk2
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    For me this marks one of the beste Zelda games till date. Feels as big a step as Ocarina was back in the day. Would have loved a bit more complex dungeons but with the amount of content present here it is hard to even call that a complaint!
  98. takoDGO
    May 1, 2017
    10
    woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow fantasticoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  99. Mikosevaar
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра с открытым миром, ну по крайней мере на Nintendo Switch.
    Мне понадобилось 560 часов что бы зачистить игру.
  100. Fenir8
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    An amazing game. I've put more time into this game than any previous Zelda game. While it may have eschewed some series 'traditions', it's a better game overall for it. There are a few things I would change, but with the sheer amount of hours of enjoyment this game has given me.. it's one of the best games i've ever played.
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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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