The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,975 out of 20981
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  1. Alex1010500
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, что я играл. Заслуженная 10!
  2. Rei_matarael
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It is a best game in my life ever. This game will be new standard of open-world game after a decade.
  3. blackened81
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I finished the game and this is the best game ever player. Beautiful and technical. This is the game of the generation. Nintendo is the king!
  4. gonzalo_jmnz
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    More than 3 years now and people keep finding ways to intereact with the Hyrule of BOTW, such a masterpiece
  5. REVIEW100REAL
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Perfect game, splendid graphic, very clever puzzles, i prefer ocarina of time and a link to the past but this game is a great successor
  6. dgbot07
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    fantástico! Gostei demais do game. Mundo aberto mais orgânico que já vi, excelente fisica
  7. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    It's a beautifully crafted game in a vast open world. That is all good I have to say about it. It plays nicely, looks good, but the world is empty and boring. In about 50 hours I spent in the game I had a few frustrating battles that made me nearly drop my controller and never come back to this title (camel dungeon). Repetitive shrines, very thin story and the vast empty spaces withIt's a beautifully crafted game in a vast open world. That is all good I have to say about it. It plays nicely, looks good, but the world is empty and boring. In about 50 hours I spent in the game I had a few frustrating battles that made me nearly drop my controller and never come back to this title (camel dungeon). Repetitive shrines, very thin story and the vast empty spaces with nothing to do except killing time while traveling made this game mediocre at most.… Expand
  8. Ali_Hamdan
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Out of this world. Amazing in every little detail. A Masterpiece, like nothing else.
  9. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It's worth buying nintendo for this game, incredibly created world, many possibilities. The best version of zelda franchise.
  10. KMike25
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is my favorite game of all time, completed all the shrines, Korok seeds, and this game man. I love this game. It has that sense of wonder that I never got from any other game. If you have a switch and don't have this game BUY IT! Its better than most AAA games out there.
  11. Elanonimous
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    SE me hace una aberración de mundo abierto hay muchas cosas por hacer, que en si no suena mal pero es exagerado y lo peor es que se repiten muchos las mismas actividades es cómo assassins creed rogué o quizás peor y peor aún son los coleccionables que no son nadas satisfactorios encontrarlos solo es una pérdida de tiempo.
  12. NintendoJvN64
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game you should all play this masterpiece of a game


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  13. MR0CH8
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Un juego completisimo y de una gran calidad, te engancha desde el primer momento Si tienes la switch este juego es esencial
  14. kudos
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best open-world games, definitely the best with a cartoonish style. Never found myself bored because there were always things to do or find all over the map, and the main quests were flexible enough to allow that. Just an all-round great game.
  15. Xeno91
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo, jugabilidad de 10, maravilloso estilo artístico , libertad total , un juegazo.… Expand
  16. Efras77
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    10/10. Big Zelda fan, I waited for this game for too long, the games set ups a new quality benchmark for future games, despite some minor performance issues the game is unique, it does not matter if is your first Zelda is totally worth it, finish it 3 times including the hero/hard mod. It is ashame a lot of trolls gave this game a 0,
  17. adm1111
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best Zelda ever made, don't miss it. The open sky is perfected and one of a kind. If it was made on a stronger console with better hardware or if it was made only for the Nintendo Switch it would have better frame rates per second.
  18. luxshinee
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, is the perfection of the open-world games, if you enjoy exploring to full the scenarios, I'm sure you will spend a lot of hours in the game.
  19. dreammeaterr
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash
  20. cofjunior
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    A experiência com o jogo é sensacional. O jogo te faz mergulhar no mundo proposto e dá oportunidade para você alcançar o que se propõe a fazer. Personagens carismáticos e enredo envolvente.
  21. Shortyshorts
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Totally enjoyed this. We can always expect quality from Nintendo and they certainly delivered. Ready for BotW2 right now.
  22. chewbaccs
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    **** masterpiece!!! One of the greatest games of all time. Do yourself the favor of buying it if you haven't done so.
  23. Henryasb
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game is big and beautiful, the history, the people,the gameplay... All of that is amazing, the best game of the generation in my opinion
  24. Systematicz0
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    A Legendary Adventure

    In my opinion this game should have a 99 Score, because i think it is as good as OoT.
    The Combat is fun, the Artstyle amazing, the Story is Interesting and The Characters are like-able.
    I really hope the sequel will be great!
  25. carz
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    Overrated. Poor combat, lack of exploration enforcement, repetitive gameplay.
  26. ArjenSnow
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego. Definitivamente es mi favorito de la saga de Zelda. Me compré el Switch solo para jugar este juego.
  27. Fataldream0o7
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Es un juego hermoso y bien cuidado, te invita a recorrer cada rincón del mundo en el que estás, de verdad amo este juego y es muy emocional jugarlo
  28. SeanSg1
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible. The feeling of progression is constant. And the feeling of the pay off is great. I wish there was a bigger pay off after beating the game, but i still had non-stop fun for 60 hours
  29. EpsilonEagle
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It's one of the most overrated games in history, boring, ridiculous history, crafting system and disastrous combat, missing the Dungeons, the worst zelda ever
  30. Sarith
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    Generally unenjoyable, uninspiring, empty open world with annoying so called "realistic" mechanics (weapons constantly breaking, not being able to climb on wet surfaces, not being able to remember recipes, etc etc). Lack of lineair story telling, almost feel like the total lack of story overal. Really disliked this game.
  31. cokonat5896
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I love this game. Truly a masterpiece. Perfection. 10/10 goty. Botw is the best game in all time for sure.
  32. HERMIT1234567
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Breath of the wild is the best exploration based open world game i ever play. World of hyrule is filled with secrets like shrines, mysterious ruins, mysterious creatures, mini games, korok seeds, quests, new settlements, some environmental details, etc. But they also hides this secrets most likely shrines by using vast stretches of land and it's terrains like mountains, cliffs, ruins, etc.Breath of the wild is the best exploration based open world game i ever play. World of hyrule is filled with secrets like shrines, mysterious ruins, mysterious creatures, mini games, korok seeds, quests, new settlements, some environmental details, etc. But they also hides this secrets most likely shrines by using vast stretches of land and it's terrains like mountains, cliffs, ruins, etc. This make finding them a navigational challenge. This force you to explore every nook and cranny to find everything. This makes world more immersive and interactive than any other open world game i ever play. Shrine quests give you many varieties in quests. Shrine follows old Nintendo rules to make their puzzles intriguing. I mean they introduced a concept in earlier part of shrines and increases challenge in later rooms. But many shrines are also one room which gives you a target but you had to find a way to solve puzzles by experimenting with its surroundings. It also causes many new ways to solve shrine puzzles. They are also physics based. It means you can find your own way to solve these puzzles. But this game has also some flaws like weapon durability system, small dungeon with same aesthetics, combat is fun because it encourages creativity but it also has too many flaws like flurry rush is broken, etc. But this game does many things better than any other games. It's main purpose are fulfilled. Therefore i decided to give it 10 out of 10.… Expand
  33. Quatl52
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild it's the best game of the history! It's perfect.
  34. morgoth834
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The simple feature of allowing the player to climb nearly anything really elevates this game above nearly every other open world game. The exploration is phenomenal. Unfortunately, it is held back slightly by lackluster dungeons, bosses, and items. Weapon durability also sucks.
  35. LoveSony1989
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    Love the exploration in the game, the puzzles are a challenge, there's so much to do from climbing the watch towers, finding shrines, korok seeds, photographs, miningames etc etc. The story is nice which you have to piece together picture by picture. The boss battle are epic. Only let down is a clunky menu system and clunky controls at times.
  36. Azuketsu
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    This being my first LoZ game i was expecting really high expectations from it because of everything I've heard from past games. After finishing up the game at 148 hours i can say that that i was happy with the story and this game was my gate way to playing more Zelda game and i'm really excited for BOTW 2.
  37. Critiquo
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    One of the very few games worthy of the metacritic score. The way elements and materials are treated -alone- make it a true masterpiece of video games.
  38. Nayl
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores Zeldas ja feitos, a altura dos classicos. Jogabilidade fluida, trilha sonora impecavel e graficos lindissimos. Um titulo mais que necessario para quem tem um nintendo switch. É o jogo definitivo da plataforma.
  39. marakrib
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games. So beautiful and fun, loved it! Massive open World to explore and engage.
  40. ppppppigs
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    Probably the best game on the switch you get so lost and you’ll be playing for hours if you haven’t already get the game!
  41. Bosse91
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    First ARPG I really played into, friendly to nubes. before this game, I dropped Witcher 3 after having played 3 hours without fun. After BOTW, I started to understand how ARPG and open world works and began to explore Witcher 3.
  42. guilleGR
    Jun 17, 2020
    8
    Gran videojuego aunque creo que tenía las expectativas quizás un poco altas. Me decepcionó bastante que cuando terminas el juego, no puedes continuar jugando tal y como acaba todo, si no que si vuelves a cargar la partida, automáticamente te carga justo antes del último boss... y si quieres seguir jugando puedes hacerlo, pero nunca después del último boss.
    No obstante, me parece un    Gran videojuego aunque creo que tenía las expectativas quizás un poco altas. Me decepcionó bastante que cuando terminas el juego, no puedes continuar jugando tal y como acaba todo, si no que si vuelves a cargar la partida, automáticamente te carga justo antes del último boss... y si quieres seguir jugando puedes hacerlo, pero nunca después del último boss.
    No obstante, me parece un videojuego bastante recomendable en el que puedes descubrir un gran mundo abierto en el cuál hay misiones secundarias, etc.    … Expand
  43. Morrigan99
    Jun 17, 2020
    6
    I tried to like this game but I cannot. I like the inital exploring and walking around but after a while it gets really boring, really fast. (I'm 50 hours in) There is no sense of progression. You can do shrine quests (to get more hearts or stamina) but that gets very old after a while and there is no other way to improve those stats. If you find you don't like those shrines (like me) youI tried to like this game but I cannot. I like the inital exploring and walking around but after a while it gets really boring, really fast. (I'm 50 hours in) There is no sense of progression. You can do shrine quests (to get more hearts or stamina) but that gets very old after a while and there is no other way to improve those stats. If you find you don't like those shrines (like me) you are in for a bad time. You can also search for korok seeds to expand the inventory (which is also not very fun) or do some of the sidequest. (which are often fetch quests) The story is lackluster and you don't really get to care for the characters. The weapon system is the worst I've seen in a while - "burning" through weapons is not fun and rewarding in any way for me - you can get used to it but you'll end up not using certain cool weapons in fear they might break. This is not fun. I liked the paragliding and climbing in the game, as well some of the physics mechanics. The cooking and dyeing was cool but I missed more crafting mechanics like that, as well more armor and enemy variety. For someone who never played an open world game I could recommend it, for anybody else: be wary. Borrow it from a friend or something to see if you like it.… Expand
  44. Matthewgaming21
    Jun 16, 2020
    9
    Graphics are amazing on switch (sorry Wii-U players) a few lag spikes here and there but the game is very good.
  45. Budoya2403
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is simply one of the best games I’ve ever played. The combat, the story, the world, all the things the game delivery is just perfect in my opinion every one needs to play this game!!!
  46. Bidoulou
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    What to say which wasn't already said? Best game ever? I don't know. But an experience i will never forget. I will remember it to my last day, and I will speak about it to anyone asking about a game which feels good for non player, which is a true open world, which is magic made game.
  47. ProfAmateur
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Das Spiel bietet alles: Rätsel, Action, interessante Kämpfe, Erkundungsfreiheit
  48. TheBeast11
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, in my opinion, the best game of all time. Gameplay that at first seems confusing, but that becomes enjoyable to play. An unimaginable freedom of exploration, which contributes to a long game. Graphics that impress, even if not as realistic as other games today seek. Exciting story, which always impresses with its diversity of events and fun sideThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, in my opinion, the best game of all time. Gameplay that at first seems confusing, but that becomes enjoyable to play. An unimaginable freedom of exploration, which contributes to a long game. Graphics that impress, even if not as realistic as other games today seek. Exciting story, which always impresses with its diversity of events and fun side quests, in addition to very different shrines, which does not make the game sickening. Anyway, these elements make the game, for me, the best ever.… Expand
  49. To_Be_Released
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Breath of the wild is a masterpiece, a game for both new Zelda fans and old ones!

    Breath of the wild is a Zelda game with a twist, it is extremely open and is like Minecraft in it's sandbox elements. Breath of the wild let's you play the game any way you want, after beating the tutorial you can go straight to the final boss or you could play the side content first, or just mess around for    Breath of the wild is a masterpiece, a game for both new Zelda fans and old ones!

    Breath of the wild is a Zelda game with a twist, it is extremely open and is like Minecraft in it's sandbox elements. Breath of the wild let's you play the game any way you want, after beating the tutorial you can go straight to the final boss or you could play the side content first, or just mess around for awhile. Breath of the wild allows you to do whatever you want and the feeling of exploring the beautiful world for the first time is magical and the game also looks amazing! This is a must play and one of the best games ever made!    … Expand
  50. Thomasdouglas
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    After taking a 15 year hiatus from video games I made a return. Botw was one of the first games I picked up and when I did I couldn’t put the game down. It had me hooked for my entire 100 hour play through. The story, as most everyone knows, is lacking but I loved every minute of gameplay.
  51. awayka
    Jun 15, 2020
    9
    Очень крутая игра для свитча. Именно на такой мобильной платформе надо копошиться в этом огромном мире,
    со всякими ништяками и милотой. Сюжет банальный - за это и за концовку минусик. Жду второй части.
  52. 0AV
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Мне игра понравилась. В ней великолепный геймплей, открытый мир. Ну, я сказал все
  53. Flomo
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Ein Grandioses Spiel in dem wirklich alles ineinander greift und sich perfekt spielt
  54. Marco12345
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    This an absolutely breathtaking game that I absolutely love but it doesn’t feel like a Zelda game it still has that amazing sense of exploration but in a different sense now still an amazing game everyone should play.
  55. Operator7169
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most fascinating games I've played in years. The attention to exploring and discovery are unmatched. This is a must have game.… Expand
  56. Swift_s22
    Jun 13, 2020
    0
    Скучная РПГ в открытом мире. С клишированым сюжетом. Боёвка скучная.
  57. Dunkem
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Прекрасная игра, отточенный геймплей, богаты лор - всё это про Зельду. Однозначный мастхев.
  58. Happyspelling
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    When I first played it, it was seemed way too hard and not very fun. When I kept playing it, it kept getting more and more fun. This game is a blast and the fact that you can do whatever you want makes it infinitely replayable! It's definitely my favorite Switch game!
  59. RPGFan69
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Play this game. This game is everything you want it to be. Words cannot describe how good this game is. Open world is perfect and feels like it should actually be an open world game, this may be controversial but I absolutely adored the story, the combat is just unexplainably good and unique and freedom is an aspect of every part of the game, from combat to exploration. I never give a gamePlay this game. This game is everything you want it to be. Words cannot describe how good this game is. Open world is perfect and feels like it should actually be an open world game, this may be controversial but I absolutely adored the story, the combat is just unexplainably good and unique and freedom is an aspect of every part of the game, from combat to exploration. I never give a game a 10, but this game deserves it. Only problem I have with the game is a spoiler so I'll refrain from saying it, but I feel like the final boss could be improved, but that's just a dent in the massive block of Great content this game has… Expand
  60. KrisAizen
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Semplicemente magnifico , gameplay, ambientazioni, storia e musiche perfette ! Mai giocato qualcosa di simile!
  61. Guo56
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    The perfect open world non linear game has been made because Legend of Zelda needed to be dug out of a hole.
  62. Theobaer
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    If you need any excuse to buy a Nintendo Switch. This is it. Zelda BotW is an absolute masterpiece, and propably the very benchmark for every Zelda game henceafter - for a long time to come.
  63. deadlyb0
    Jun 10, 2020
    8
    Zelda: Breath of the wild

    After picking up this game for the WIIU I was surprised how badly the game performed some very choppy frame rates, frustrated me especially in the first town you visit. I failed to get into the game and always felt ripped off. Fifty pound for the worst performing NINTENDO title I had ever seen on one of there consoles. So roll on three years later having    Zelda: Breath of the wild

    After picking up this game for the WIIU I was surprised how badly the game performed some very choppy frame rates, frustrated me especially in the first town you visit. I failed to get into the game and always felt ripped off.
    Fifty pound for the worst performing NINTENDO title I had ever seen on one of there consoles.

    So roll on three years later having picked up a switch I was constantly thinking of taking the plunge and getting BOTW again even though the WIIU version was gathering dust on my shelf.
    Having spent another fifty pounds (Yes one hundred quid) I actually started to get into the game, although the frame rate issues are still there they are only making brief more manageable appearances.
    It must be said the game still looks great especially the cut scenes. One of the reasons I came back to this game was reviews overwhelmingly positive (97 on METACRITIC).
    I struggle to feel the same way while this game is in no way a bad game, I really can’t understand the reviews. Maybe we are in a age of triple a big games have to get a big score. I am probably just being cynical.

    I have so many issues with this game the controls are clumsy and fernicky to manage. Fighting the last boss I was still messing with the controls. Yes the world is open and your left to your own devices
    but I found this mainly frustrating bordering on daft, sometimes even boring.
    I’m not sure that’s what I want from a Zelda game. I have beat all the dark souls games and Sekiro ( Sekiro being the hardest of the lot ). BOTW difficulty is all over the place difficult to easy, that’s ok but not ideal. The main problem is its just frustrating most of the time, I cursed and shouted more at the TV then all the souls Bourne games put together. The shrines ended up being repetitive and boring.

    The characters and the story felt bare to the bone. The music was easily the worst in any zelda game I have played. The weapon breaking system felt weird and unnecessary .
    I don’t think weapons break that fast can I not maintain the weapon:).
    I really didn’t get the sense of achievement or progression got from other Zelda games. Some quests don’t have any rewards why not give me a weapon its not like I am going to have it for long.
    Jokes a side the boss designs are wooden devoid of life and mostly the easiest part of the game.

    Zelda doesn’t need to be a open world game it hasn’t benefitted from it. Instead it has lost it magic of classic Zelda’s always moving forward, growing.
    I don’t regret spending the money playing the game it definitely is worth a try. If Rumours of a BOTW2 are true I will be giving it a miss and going back to the Zelda classics.    … Expand
  64. Nic_94
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect Open World Zelda. The Atmosphere is so wonderful. The Game give you a world that you can explore, how you like.
  65. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic. Exploring hyrule was some of the most fun I've ever had in a game.
  66. Enzo20
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    If you overcome the initial apathy of starting another “empty” open world game and being skeptical about the whole breakable weapon system introduced in a Zelda game for the first time, you’ll love it. I realized why many called it the best game ever created. Honestly: the Switch just worth the money if you buy this game.
  67. Frank-G-Review
    Jun 5, 2020
    7
    - Somewhat boring
    - No Music
    - No passion (Slow Pace)
    - Not as interesting as the old ones
    - A puzzle game!
    However, it is a good game. Worth a try! (as reviews are subjective)
  68. Grayson66
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    One of the most incredible games I've ever played. Breath of the wild is delightfully refreshing and fun and is what I wholeheartedly believe is the best-designed game of all time. Everything I could say about this game has been said before. Everything you've heard about this game 100% truth. It's spectacular.
  69. KeanuGermany
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Graphic: 10
    Music: 10
    Control: 10
    Variety: 10
    Degree of Difficulty: 10
    Fun: 10
    Story: 8
    Multiplayer: /
    Content: 10
    Long-term Motivation: 10
  70. RGraham
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Breath of the wild is a great game. I just became fan with it. The cooking mechanic of the game is good, and the enemies vary nicely in difficulty. Always room for improvement, but amazing in most ways. You can spend long hours just exploring.
  71. SexyPiloto
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego de Zelda que he jugado vi de lo que es capaz Nintendo, es un juego muy detallado en donde puedes hacer lo que te plasca, lamentablemente lloré al final al escucha la música de los créditos, recordando todo el tiempo invertido, donde hacía misiones de pueblo en pueblo para seguir con la historia, recordando a la gente que me hizo marcar el corazón, Princesa Zelda, no estas sola, siento que es mi deber protegerte, Mipha me robaste el corazón, Urbosa tu siempre fuerte y orgullosa, Revali, que tu ego no haga sentir mal a tus compañeros, y daruk eres la mejor protección, todos ellos marcaron mi corazón, quiero jugar ya la secuela, :( amé el soundtrack, hubo unos bugs cuando vas por el bosque y se caen los fps pero solo dura 1 segundo, algo leve y no importa por qué este es un verdadero juego, algo que he llevado esperando mucho tiempo, Gracias Nintendo Switch! 10 de 10, sinceramente el doblaje al español latino, superó al inglés, es increíble! FELICIDADES… Expand
  72. VEKutovoy
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра без лишних слов. Однозначно. Единственное, немного кусается цена - она очень высока (для российского рынка точно)... Но Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild однозначно стоит каждой копейки.

    P.S. Лично я наиграл уже больше 150 часов и не могу остановиться)    Лучшая игра без лишних слов. Однозначно. Единственное, немного кусается цена - она очень высока (для российского рынка точно)... Но Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild однозначно стоит каждой копейки.

    P.S.
    Лично я наиграл уже больше 150 часов и не могу остановиться)
  73. Skippy11
    May 31, 2020
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be heralded as one of the greatest games of all time for generations. The exploration in this game has been masterfully crafted to feel like you can go anywhere, and you can. The average copy and paste empty buildings in every other open-world game are not present here. Another trick they used at Nintendo was to put interesting things in everyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be heralded as one of the greatest games of all time for generations. The exploration in this game has been masterfully crafted to feel like you can go anywhere, and you can. The average copy and paste empty buildings in every other open-world game are not present here. Another trick they used at Nintendo was to put interesting things in every corner of the world, so no matter where you go you are progressing throughout the game. I believe that if you make an open-world game from now on you need to include climbing. The climbing mechanic and ability to glide have completely changed everything about this game. They are probably the 2 greatest mechanics ever put in a video game, and with your sheikah slate abilities, the world is your playground. I do have 2 critiques that do drag the score down slightly though. In the game, there are 2 types of dungeons. You have your mini-dungeons that are just one little puzzle called the shrines, and then you have the divine beasts. The big problem with these is that since Breath of the Wild is so non-linear the shrines and divine beasts must be designed with the idea that the player just got off the great plateau and has poor gear this, in turn, hinders the experience because the developers are too worried to scale the difficulty based on what gear the player enters the shrine or divine beast in. But, I do understand why they would be worried to do this, Eiji Aonuma and his team did not want to scale the difficulty because there are no different difficulty options, and turning off difficulty scaling would be weird. Another gripe I have with the shrines and dungeons would be their color palette, if you look at Dragon Roost island from Windwaker, the Ancient Cistern from Skyward Sword, or the Water Temple from Ocarina of Time. All of these dungeons are colorful and unique with one mechanic that carries the dungeon. On the other hand, in Breath of the Wild all the abilities that Link needs to open these dungeons are given to him from practically the very beginning of the game, so that means they can't scale them or make them more unique for different items. Now onto the story, The problem with this game's story is that it does not even take place during the game. All cutscenes and flashbacks take place 100 years before the game started which makes it seem like the world is not changing very much around you. Also, if the world changed at all after the divine beasts, or taking down Calamity Ganon I would be okay with it because you would be fixing what went wrong 100 years ago. Other than some permanent weather changes the world feels stagnant. Also, the champions are poorly written characters because they feel tacked on, and their interactions with Link are very akward because of the voice acting.… Expand
  74. LEONh
    May 31, 2020
    10
    This game is a fresh start for Zelda franchise, a game many can agree on how amazing the sensation of exploration feels.
  75. Robert2
    May 29, 2020
    10
    There is not much that I can say about this game that hasn’t been said. It was my first Zelda game and I didn’t like it at first. I played until the first divine beast then put it down for a year because I thought it was too difficult and not fun. Later I tried again and now it’s my favorite switch game. Who knew using a shield and parrying would actually make the combat fun because untilThere is not much that I can say about this game that hasn’t been said. It was my first Zelda game and I didn’t like it at first. I played until the first divine beast then put it down for a year because I thought it was too difficult and not fun. Later I tried again and now it’s my favorite switch game. Who knew using a shield and parrying would actually make the combat fun because until after I repicked up the game I didn’t know about those things. I had a great experience with it and I loved the dlc I too. It’s probably my favorite game ever made and I’m looking forward to playing more Zelda and the sequel to botw whenever it comes out.… Expand
  76. RwolfBonerush
    May 28, 2020
    8
    The exploration in this game is easily it’s best part, the atmosphere and environmental interaction is simply way beyond anything else on the market. However, the games story and world take a massive hit due to this, there is little reason to interact with characters and the story is laughable. Still a great game though
  77. CzechTea
    May 28, 2020
    10
    +
    Soundtrack (AMAZING)
    Gameplay
    Story
    Controls
    More than 80 hours of fun
    Amazing boss fights
    Awesome visuals
    You can defeat Ganon right away.
    DLCs are great.
    -
    Frame drops
  78. Naruto4
    May 10, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece among the master the best video game ever created it's got the title of the game of the year best game of the decade IT shows you what a best game truly is changed over world making history a true blessing for future games
  79. leohusun
    May 27, 2020
    10
    Legend of Zelda-BOTW is an open-world game that stands out when compared to many others. As your adventure goes on, you become stronger not just because you have better equipments and more HP, but because the player yourself grows up as you get better understanding of the game mechanism and know all the possibilities in this open world. You perhaps face even stronger enemy later in theLegend of Zelda-BOTW is an open-world game that stands out when compared to many others. As your adventure goes on, you become stronger not just because you have better equipments and more HP, but because the player yourself grows up as you get better understanding of the game mechanism and know all the possibilities in this open world. You perhaps face even stronger enemy later in the game, but maybe you are able to beat them with just a fair weapon or even worse weapons and do not lose any HP. The one that truly picks up the art of the combat is YOU behind the console. Such an experience can only be found in BOTW if you talk about games on switch.

    Overall, the graphics are good, the DLC is worth it if you can dive into the game for 50 hours without getting bored. The plots are okay. The music is calm and peaceful. Simply 10/10.    … Expand
  80. Zeldagmer
    May 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is by far one of my favorite games I have ever played. I loved the open world game-play and the scenery. its just so fun to get towers, defeat enemies, and the way the fighting style is the over all great. The best part is just running around and defeating enemies. And its so rewarding when you get the master cycle zero if you get the DLC which i recommend getting because it adds a whole new story.
    If you want an even better game-play you should play in master mode which is way harder and more rewarding. I give this game a 10/10 its truly a majestic game.    … Expand
  81. ThePSButton
    May 27, 2020
    8
    Vamos a enfocarnos en lo negativo porque críticas positivas le sobran:

    -El sistema de degradación de armas fue un error horrible, hay mejores maneras de hacer que los jugadores usen distintas armas. Lo único que logran es que las armas raras al final sean igual de irrelevantes que cualquier rama. -La narrativa es muy débil. Tener que encontrar esos lugares secretos para que te    Vamos a enfocarnos en lo negativo porque críticas positivas le sobran:

    -El sistema de degradación de armas fue un error horrible, hay mejores maneras de hacer que los jugadores usen distintas armas. Lo único que logran es que las armas raras al final sean igual de irrelevantes que cualquier rama.

    -La narrativa es muy débil. Tener que encontrar esos lugares secretos para que te cuenten el grueso de la trama fue la peor decisión posible.

    -Solo 4 calabozos y están entre los más sosos y olvidables de la franquicia.

    -Un villano sin personalidad.

    -Un mundo abierto que se siente vacío y plano.

    -El juego emergente es una de sus fortalezas, pero lo llevan a extremos ridículos como el sistema de la lluvia y trepar.

    -Las misiones secundarias son muy malas y completamente olvidables.

    -La actuación vocal (en inglés) es horrible.

    En fin, BotW tiene mucho que admirarle, pero sus puntos flacos son muy evidentes y algunos de ellos afectaron mi disfrute del juego.    … Expand
  82. Daisuk
    May 26, 2020
    10
    I had never played a Zelda game prior to Breath of the Wild - but boy, oh, boy, what a lovely game this is! It's a bit odd, as I consider it one of the best games I've ever played, yet the story in it is extremely forgettable (to the point of pointless), and a host of the characters in it are incredibly bland and downright boring - yet - the gameplay and the gameplay loop in BOTW isI had never played a Zelda game prior to Breath of the Wild - but boy, oh, boy, what a lovely game this is! It's a bit odd, as I consider it one of the best games I've ever played, yet the story in it is extremely forgettable (to the point of pointless), and a host of the characters in it are incredibly bland and downright boring - yet - the gameplay and the gameplay loop in BOTW is nothing short of superb. Exploration en masse, lots of weapons, enemies, caves, upgrades and puzzles to discover and solve. I played this for 130 hours before deciding it was time to march on the final boss (which in total took me maybe 20 minutes due to being very powerfully upgraded at that point) - there's just too much to explore in this game for it to be worth to rush the final boss too early. Lovely, lovely game. Gameplay, exploration, combat and puzzle solving just mixed into one wonderful bowl.… Expand
  83. SomeCleverTitle
    May 26, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Everything clicks for me in this game. The amount of freedom this game gives you is unlike any other game. This is a game that every Switch owner should experience. I can't wait for the sequel!
  84. Smaetyyy
    May 26, 2020
    10
    This is a different Zelda game. I was a bit skeptical, but I had to put my inner Zeldafan aside and look at this game from another perspective. I don't regret doing it, as this game has given me so many good memories.
  85. MoonwalkDave
    May 25, 2020
    10
    This game is just great, not perfect but provides part of the magic you felt when you were a child exploring and discovering something new, as many games I played they hardly made me feel that sensation as this game does.
  86. Faxi
    May 23, 2020
    10
    The legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a fun and legendary adventure, that is exciting and gives the player the ability to roam around freely in the land of Hyrule.

    With a lot of extremely fun gameplay elements. The game offers an open world filled with adventure, life, a lot of activities and beautiful sceneries. It's hard to take a break from the game. While the game has a    The legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a fun and legendary adventure, that is exciting and gives the player the ability to roam around freely in the land of Hyrule.

    With a lot of extremely fun gameplay elements. The game offers an open world filled with adventure, life, a lot of activities and beautiful sceneries. It's hard to take a break from the game.

    While the game has a beautiful, fantastic soundtrack, you will get immersed into the land of Hyrule, with interesting characters and locations, you will find while exploring.    … Expand
  87. Filipovisky
    May 22, 2020
    10
    An amazing open world game with a huge detailed map.
    The best game I ever played.
  88. DiegoXD_
    May 20, 2020
    9
    Muy bueno lo jugé y me gusto mucho ya hace falta el zelda BOTW 2 Lo necesito!!
  89. Charnooh
    May 20, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best games on switch and an an absolute must play. It's not perfect, some of the design choices are very strange (like rain making you put the game down for 5 minutes), but overall the whole experience more than makes up for them. Nintendo made the impossible by making a magnum dong of a map that's still densely packed with stuff to do with. Easily the best open worldThis is one of the best games on switch and an an absolute must play. It's not perfect, some of the design choices are very strange (like rain making you put the game down for 5 minutes), but overall the whole experience more than makes up for them. Nintendo made the impossible by making a magnum dong of a map that's still densely packed with stuff to do with. Easily the best open world game and probably the best Zelda game I've ever played.… Expand
  90. Kumatetsu
    May 19, 2020
    10
    Pros:
    1_ Hands down has the best open world map design and layout in 8th gen. It forces the player to explore the game world and find something interesting wherever they go. Also it's not bloated with side/filler quests and the few side quest it has usually have a satisfying outcome in the end.
    2_ Traversal in BOTW is actually challenging and fun. A lot of open world games try to make it    Pros:
    1_ Hands down has the best open world map design and layout in 8th gen. It forces the player to explore the game world and find something interesting wherever they go. Also it's not bloated with side/filler quests and the few side quest it has usually have a satisfying outcome in the end.
    2_ Traversal in BOTW is actually challenging and fun. A lot of open world games try to make it as easy as pressing or holding down just one button but in BOTW it requires planning ahead and managing the stamina thus it feels more engaging and less boring. (*Also in a lot of games a tall wall or a mountain means "stop, turn back! There is nothing to see here" but in BOTW walls and mountains are mostly obstacles, challenging you to overcome them for better armor, weapon, upgrade materials and etc).
    3_ It's extremely fun to kill bosses and some mini bosses (excluding the final boss). Usually there is some creative ways to fight, counter and finish them.
    4_ Great combat design. Abilities and weapons on their own are kinda boring and we've seen something like it in other games but like everything else in this game, the combat is a puzzle. You have to figure out the right way to chain them and make your own fun combo. Even tho it's simple, it rarely gets repetitive.
    5_ Sound design is amazing. You can close your eyes and tell what kind of environment you're in, at what time of the day. It makes the game world feel real and alive.

    Cons:
    1_ Lack of enemy variety, same enemies every where but you have to kill them because you need the materials they drop.
    2_ Lack of a more imaginative story.
    3_ Battle music, doesn't hype the player enough.
    4_ Uninspired final boss design (I enjoyed going through the castle more than fighting Calamity Ganon) and unsatisfying ending .

    Overall Breath of the Wild is what I wanted from open world games for a very long time. A truly open world game worth exploring and a game that makes you feel you're the adventurer and not a player, experiencing someone else's story.    … Expand
  91. xXClutchDutchXx
    May 18, 2020
    7
    This game.... idk how to describe it. I like/dislike it so much. It's got such good concepts and feel. It's all there. All the material is there and it just buries it. U can't see past the grind. The experience is 75 percent of a slow crawl just to get to that amazing 25 percent. This might be fine in some cases but when u have 75% in a 50hr campaign, it's hard to forgive. It's likeThis game.... idk how to describe it. I like/dislike it so much. It's got such good concepts and feel. It's all there. All the material is there and it just buries it. U can't see past the grind. The experience is 75 percent of a slow crawl just to get to that amazing 25 percent. This might be fine in some cases but when u have 75% in a 50hr campaign, it's hard to forgive. It's like playing all that middle section for red dead 2, only double it. The "stamina" mechanic feels put in just to lengthen the game. The maps mostly empty, with very slim ways to travel. Every tomb has the same dialogue at the end, the bosses are just reused, u might see 2 people in the game every 18hrs. The people u do get are interesting, along with their side quest but it's like none we're put in. If anyone else done something like this (no man sky) it would have been torn apart. Take the Zelda name of the game and tell me it would be the same... if u haven't played the game yet, I recommend trying the new o e when it comes out. I'd say it will have quest in it then.… Expand
  92. Parzival127
    May 17, 2020
    9
    This is my first Legend of Zelda game and it is amazing. The combat system is fun; the durability mechanic prevents me from sticking to and abusing the most powerful weapons. The ability to get to any spot in Hyrule is great. The bosses are challenging to a LoZ novice such as myself and, when upsetting, provide a level of satisfaction upon victory that makes the frustration culminate intoThis is my first Legend of Zelda game and it is amazing. The combat system is fun; the durability mechanic prevents me from sticking to and abusing the most powerful weapons. The ability to get to any spot in Hyrule is great. The bosses are challenging to a LoZ novice such as myself and, when upsetting, provide a level of satisfaction upon victory that makes the frustration culminate into a worthwhile experience. What's keeps the game from being a 10 are the incredible number of korok seeds that make exploring more of a task rather than something to do for fun, which can be a bit disincentivizing to someone like myself.… Expand
  93. SuperK27
    May 17, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best Zelda game to be ever put out, fantastic graphics, amazing open-world adventure, really engaging combat, and music is soothing. A must-play game for sure.
  94. NintendoNathan
    May 16, 2020
    10
    This is honestly one of my favorite games I’ve ever played, I highly recommend playing this masterpiece of the game
  95. Raymond101
    May 13, 2020
    10
    This is probably the best open world game ever made. Every detail of this map has been fined tuned to perfection and the combat is also really good. The music is so good even though it doesn't really put itself up front. The art style is amazing and every single shrine is also perfection, although-like most people-I miss dungeons, which I guess wouldn't work in the context of the game.This is probably the best open world game ever made. Every detail of this map has been fined tuned to perfection and the combat is also really good. The music is so good even though it doesn't really put itself up front. The art style is amazing and every single shrine is also perfection, although-like most people-I miss dungeons, which I guess wouldn't work in the context of the game. Even so, the game is just pretty much perfection.… Expand
  96. K13
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Ein unglaublich gutes Spiel, die Welt ist größer und interaktiver als alles was es bis dahin von Ninte do gab
  97. lowkey42o
    May 12, 2020
    10
    No game has ever made me feel like I'm hiking but I have near super powers. No game has deserved an 11 more. I really would love to interview the people who down rated this and dissect whether they hate the game or got obsessed with minor flaws. I hope next generation elder scrolls take some qs.
  98. RavenWraith
    May 12, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. I can’t believe how many hours I’ve put into playing. It’s one of the best games I’ve ever played and attempting to compare it to my other favorites would not do it justice.
  99. bancandrei
    May 12, 2020
    8
    A truly great game. The epitome of an open world and exploration in video games. The fact that you can pretty much go anywhere, do anything, and the painterly cell-shaded graphics ensure that this game will hardly be dated 10 years from now, maybe even a lot longer. Can't wait for the sequel
    It is however exceedingly childish at points and I don't really see what little voice acting they    A truly great game. The epitome of an open world and exploration in video games. The fact that you can pretty much go anywhere, do anything, and the painterly cell-shaded graphics ensure that this game will hardly be dated 10 years from now, maybe even a lot longer. Can't wait for the sequel
    It is however exceedingly childish at points and I don't really see what little voice acting they did put in added to the table. Lack of proper dungeons and memorable tunes make it a bit disappointing for something with the title of Zelda.
    This is a very good counter point to the souls series. Combining the two could yield the greatest game yet.    … Expand
  100. Wulfy
    May 12, 2020
    6
    Well...what can I say. I wanted to like this game. But I guess it's just me. I didn't find this game entertaining enough for me to play...even 15 hours of it. I just got bored, i found that the narrative, of what I played of course, wasn't appealing to me at all. But I do respect the heavy work on gameplay, Nintendo have tried to make this game fun to play, and it is in some respects. ButWell...what can I say. I wanted to like this game. But I guess it's just me. I didn't find this game entertaining enough for me to play...even 15 hours of it. I just got bored, i found that the narrative, of what I played of course, wasn't appealing to me at all. But I do respect the heavy work on gameplay, Nintendo have tried to make this game fun to play, and it is in some respects. But I wish it was more diverse. Walking around finding shirnes does get a little old, and seems like theres limited variety in what you can find around the map. Its just shrines, settlements and a big ass volcano with Ganons castle. Yes, there are ruins and cool cinematics that go to Links past, but they are not incredibly interesting to me. As far as ruins go its mainly just broken down castles or stone structures, and most of all the Guardian robots that I feel like Ive seen enough of by 7 hours in. Now im not the biggest lover of RPGs of any sorts but I know what I find cool and appealing, and i also know what an RPG needs. This has all of it, but for me its lacking somewhere. The reason I don't much like RPGs is because I like the structure of a linear story...when its done right. In an RPG you do what quests you want at any time. Theres no proper route to the story, making it less of a believable experience. Games that do this well are TLOU and LiS, because their shorter stories are played out the way they should be, making the player on edge, rather than constantly making you feel like you're playing a digitalised checklist...like in an RPG. All im saying is that if you are not too fond of RPGs and want to play one...I would honestly play Skyrim or The Witcher 3 than this. Don't get me wrong, there are things I love about BOTW. The art-style is a joy to look at and take in, the inventory management system and some combat mechanics are good and enjoyable at some points. But some enemies I find lackluster, and I can't stop thinking about how the Guardians remind me of the Ball robot from the Incredibles. I'm sorry, I saw a meme once and now I can't unsee it. If you like BOTW, then great. Enjoy the game, but in my opinion, it's not the masterpiece that everyone says it is.… Expand
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#1 Best Switch Game of 2017
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97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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