The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. GotHurt
    May 21, 2019
    10
    This game is a classic masterpiece that deserves to go down in history. This was the first Legend of Zelda game I had ever played, and now I'm a huge Zelda fan, and yes, I have played earlier games in the series that follow traditional format, this game had me really look into those. The visuals are outstanding, the sounds of nature are welcoming, the story is exciting, the game play isThis game is a classic masterpiece that deserves to go down in history. This was the first Legend of Zelda game I had ever played, and now I'm a huge Zelda fan, and yes, I have played earlier games in the series that follow traditional format, this game had me really look into those. The visuals are outstanding, the sounds of nature are welcoming, the story is exciting, the game play is nothing less of thrilling. The reason that it is easier is because of its open world nature, it's possible to go to the final boss right after you leave the tutorial. I recommend buying a Nintendo Switch just to play this game, and buy some other games while you have it, but nothing beats this, one of the best video games of all time.… Expand
  2. Derpfishh
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Was concerned about this game being overhyped boy was I wrong its the masterpiece people claim it is and more easily one of the best games ever made period.
  3. Ghazman2019
    Jun 6, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! The fact that it was the first Switch game to be release blows my mind, this game rubs shoulders with some of the best AAA games to ever exist! This game was my first Zelda game ever played and I'm so surprised that I've never played a Zelda game in my life and now will make sure to play the next big Zelda game that release .
  4. TheLeadingMan
    Jun 6, 2019
    10
    Noch nie in meinem Leben habe ich so ein fantastisches Spiel in die Finger bekommen.
  5. VaxeTv
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    Absolutely Perfect game. I immediately bought the Season Pass after Release and i did not get disappointed
  6. Escheh
    Jun 8, 2019
    10
    Incredible gameplay, cool weapon mechanics. Sadly no other open world has come close to what this has achived
  7. strikerhawk
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    No game compares to this and it may be some time before another one will. As revolutionary as ocarina of time, this game is everything you could possibly hope for.
  8. Liliancnt56
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    C'est le meilleur Zelda de tout le temps. Le designs du jeu est magnifique l'histoire l'est tout autant bref il est parfait.
  9. Repeagle
    Jun 12, 2019
    10
    The feel of freedom that this game gives is astounding, with relaxing and sometimes intense gameplay and the possibility of doing things how you want and when you want, is one of the best game i have ever played
  10. Jagacin99
    Jun 12, 2019
    10
    The most open and free openworld game I have ever played. The game gives you endless possibilities to play the game to your heart's content. This is a legendary game for a legendary franchise. This is Zelda at its best.
  11. Blueblur1991
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    I've had this game since Christmas of 2017, and it's been SUPER awesome. Still haven’t gotten all 900 Korok seeds, but that's what keeps me going! I'm gonna have to get the Expansion Pass, because I’m running out of things to do (other than ride horses and blow up Guardians)! Not bad, Nintendo. Not bad. I give this game 11/10! #BotW2Hype
  12. SpeedyChung
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, even 300+ hours in I’m still finding things in the vast world they have laid out before us. The game never gets old for me as 2-3 play throughs In I still have just as much fun as when I first picked it up. It has climbed the ranks and become my personal favorite of all games so I’d suggest it to all
  13. time124
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Arguably the best game of all time. Whenever you do something, it usually works as you would expect. The world feels alive. From the amazing physics engine, to the overwhelming amount of content, this is a game you can't miss. During my 270+ hours spent in the world of Hyrule, I was always invested in the world and never bored.
  14. MeatBox
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Just walking through the map makes me feel like crying. 10/10 wish I could play it for the first time again.
  15. Jack_R
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    There isn't much to say really. Perfect graphics, perfect music, perfect gameplay and a perfect story.
  16. linkzin
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    O melhor game do ns (Nintendo switch) Com muitas lutas do nosso querido link #notzelda
  17. Balti36
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    My favorite game off all time. The open world, the puzzles, the soundtrack, and the graphics make it one of the best games of all time
  18. walosfactory
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    It is an impressive game, full of color and life, the soundtrack is spectacular, it is together with ocarina of time and majoras mask one of the best games that Nintendo has made. 10/10
  19. DrDerpyReviews
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Breath of the wild blew my mind from the first hour to the 200th. I’m always finding things to do in this rich game.everything is done right. Combat, creativity, etc. and post ganon is my favorite part! I would play the game with 30 minutes or so in mind, just to figure out it’s been hours! Best game of the year, decade, and quite frankly, of all time.

    - DrDerpyReviews
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  20. tudor_vanilla
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was my first ever Zelda game. Man did I made a good decision starting with this one ! The open-world letting you explore the world and go wherever you want is so amazing. The mini-bosses in the world are unexpected and rewarding after you beat them for the first time. The ''dungeons'' in this game aren't as big as in other Zelda games(at least that's what i've heard), but they are still a good puzzle with a pretty hard boss-fight at the end. I think that the ending is the single worse part in the game. Ganon could've been more than 4 blights summed all in one and he wasn't even that hard. But i will still give it a ten for the insanely huge open-world and tone of side-quests/shrines/any beside the main quest distraction that was fun.… Expand
  21. TheCraftingZomb
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    This game is one of my most loved games of all time. Not only that but it inspired me to love all Legend of Zelda games. This game advanced in previous games by adding new mechanics with one of best being able to climb nearly every wall found in the game. An open world game combined with simple but amazing music makes the game have a strong impact on you. I have spent many hours on thisThis game is one of my most loved games of all time. Not only that but it inspired me to love all Legend of Zelda games. This game advanced in previous games by adding new mechanics with one of best being able to climb nearly every wall found in the game. An open world game combined with simple but amazing music makes the game have a strong impact on you. I have spent many hours on this game just because it is a game to come back to over and over again and still enjoy it.… Expand
  22. Danny_mcdonnell
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal ! phenomenal ! phenomenal ! phenomenal ! phenomenal ! phenomenal !phenomenal ! phenomenal !
  23. Narrra
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best open world games and best games for Nintendo in general. Great world to explore.
  24. Tenebrious
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    el mejor zelda que eh jugado ojala para la siguiente entrega eliminen eso de que las armas se rompan eso es molesto
  25. btbgamer
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    With amazing visuals and graphics and a huge open world to explore this game is one of the very best if not the best game I have ever played. There are so many things to do and to find and it never seems to take an end and still makes so much fun. I have spend hundreds of hours playing it. It´s just amazing and great and in every way perfect to the very detail.
  26. Palmar_Beach
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the greatest games of all time. Breath of the Wild sets a new standard for open world games. This title is a must play for Zelda fans and non Zelda fans alike.
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
  27. Nshshssbs
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    I love this game it is so unique and honestly that all I have to say I just love the game.
  28. Radioactivedude
    May 21, 2021
    10
    I have played this game a year ago or so and I cannot add anything to what was already said. It really is a grand master piece. The open world, the freedom to write the story as you want to hear it....mechanics, gameplay. Absolute superb. In the day maybe I would have given it a 9, some issue I would have had. But when I think back of a game a played +1 year and can't remember any problem,I have played this game a year ago or so and I cannot add anything to what was already said. It really is a grand master piece. The open world, the freedom to write the story as you want to hear it....mechanics, gameplay. Absolute superb. In the day maybe I would have given it a 9, some issue I would have had. But when I think back of a game a played +1 year and can't remember any problem, issue, etc. then it was me being bad at the time. So 10 it is.… Expand
  29. GAME_DELUXE
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    AMAZING GAME!!! The Best Game In The Entire Zelda Series’s One Of The Best Game Of All Time This Game Will Give You An Amazing Adventure
  30. vudgekek
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    Absolutely stunning and a joy to play. Probably one of the best switch games out as of right now, it completely changed the game that we know as Zelda forever. Hundreds of hours worth of content that you'll enjoy every second of (not to mention the DLC)! The open world environment lets players decide their own adventure, and the music and art style truly immerse the player in the game. AndAbsolutely stunning and a joy to play. Probably one of the best switch games out as of right now, it completely changed the game that we know as Zelda forever. Hundreds of hours worth of content that you'll enjoy every second of (not to mention the DLC)! The open world environment lets players decide their own adventure, and the music and art style truly immerse the player in the game. And the fun doesn't stop at home, the switch allows you to bring the kingdom of Hyrule and all the Zelda characters along with you, so you don't miss a second of fun! The shrines and divine beasts are an important part of the game, as they serve a replacement to our beloved dungeons. Thank Hylia they are equally as good. One of my favorite aspects of this game is the easter eggs, for example, characters and monsters that made it in Breath of the Wild from other games in the franchise. Anyways, that just about wraps up my review of this great game, 10/10...! シ… Expand
  31. Silver13
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas las horas que se dieron en este juego fueron increíbles, no solo por la historia y misiones principales, sino también por la cantidad de elementos, detalles, ambientaciones que hay, incluso las pequeñas masmorras (santuarios), no importan los gráficos con todo el nivel artístico del mundo por explorar.… Expand
  32. Makolvalenzuela
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Es increíble lo que se puede reinventarse una franquicia tan extensa, breath of the wild hace casi todo bien, totalmente recomendado
  33. jiorl
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    I have never been a zelda fan, but this game made me one. And i suspect that it made a lot of people who never took an interest in zelda at least appreciate the series more. Due to it's openworld nature, which is a mainstream idea found in games such as GTA, and it's easy controls, this for many would be the best way to try and get into the series. Anyway, pushing that to the side, iI have never been a zelda fan, but this game made me one. And i suspect that it made a lot of people who never took an interest in zelda at least appreciate the series more. Due to it's openworld nature, which is a mainstream idea found in games such as GTA, and it's easy controls, this for many would be the best way to try and get into the series. Anyway, pushing that to the side, i really enjoyed this game. It was an experience. The visuals are beautiful, the story is excellent, the controls are great, the difficulty is challenging and rewarding. And there is so much more. Lots of puzzles in the form of shrines are great ways to take a break from the fighting and the travelling, while also going towards making link stronger in your quest to beat Gannon. The paraglider is fantasic, and is a joy to use. I like the weapon system as well. This is contentious, considering the weapons you pick up and find are very easy to break. But i am fine with that, because it adds a new dimension to fighting enemies, in that if your weapon breaks, it now a puzzle on how to take on the enemy. There are some drawbacks such as tedious, time consuming traveling and some fps dips, but i can accept those because this game...is a masterpiece. And the dlc has fixed the long travels. I can't wait to explore the zelda series further.… Expand
  34. gusigaga
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Технология: BOW не самая технологичная игра, хотя и выполнена на очень хорошем уровне. Есть малозаметные просадки FPS. Как мне показалось, игре немного не хватает сглаживания моделей.

    Артдирекшен: Самое важное в ней это артдирекшен. Мир игры превосходно стилизован, персонажы вышли на новый виток многолетнего развития, саунд сохраняет традиции серии, но привносит больше объема и    Технология: BOW не самая технологичная игра, хотя и выполнена на очень хорошем уровне. Есть малозаметные просадки FPS. Как мне показалось, игре немного не хватает сглаживания моделей.

    Артдирекшен: Самое важное в ней это артдирекшен. Мир игры превосходно стилизован, персонажы вышли на новый виток многолетнего развития, саунд сохраняет традиции серии, но привносит больше объема и нарратива.

    Сюжет: Сюжет традиционно прост и понятен. Увлекательная сказка для детей и взрослых.

    Мое отношение: BOW останется в истории как одна из самых лучших частей великой игровой серии.    … Expand
  35. AuggieBiermann
    Jul 8, 2019
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is more than just a game, it’s an experience like no other. It even stands out against other games in its own series. Breath of the Wild’s open world encourages the player to explore every corner of the vast Hyrule. With the gorgeous art style, engaging combat, and the true sense of exploration and adventure, Breath of the Wild is one of the greatestThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is more than just a game, it’s an experience like no other. It even stands out against other games in its own series. Breath of the Wild’s open world encourages the player to explore every corner of the vast Hyrule. With the gorgeous art style, engaging combat, and the true sense of exploration and adventure, Breath of the Wild is one of the greatest games Nintendo has ever made.… Expand
  36. JT0718
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want to make this clear to whoever is reading this review right now. This game is not perfect, but that’s ok because no game will ever be. What this game has accomplished is simply amazing. Nintendo finally took a shot at an open world game, with the genre being as popular as it is, and blew us away with their first go. (Spoilers from here on out)

    PROS- Traveling throughout the world in Breath of the Wild (BOTW) is the most fantastic part of the game. You have so many options as you are traveling. You can surf down massive cliffs and snow mountains for a blistering way to get to places. Climb up mountains anywhere to get a good view on the landscape, plan where to go next and paraglide over their. If you want to get to an area quickly you can take a horse, or if you completed the DLC a motorcycle. If your in the desert you can use a seal to take you across it quickly. This game provides options when traveling throughout the world witch plays in part why it’s so fun to explore. The other reason this game is so enticing is their is something around every corner. Their are 4 divine beast, 120 shrines, 900 korok seeds, and many side quest and mini games. So while the world is massive their is always something to see or do. The world is most enjoyed when you take your time with the game. Both me and one of my friend got the game around the same time as each other my friend tried to collect everything in the game before beating Calamity Ganon, including all 900 korok seeds. By the end of the game he had put just about 300 hours in to it. He was completely burned out and hated the game for it. This is not the game where completing it 100% completion will be fun in a short period of time. I have had the game for about 1.5 years now and still play it because I don’t do the little at at once. I beat the game a couple months after I got it and completed all the main stuff along with it like, freed all dive beast, got the master sword, found all the memories, and beat the DLC. After I defeated Ganon I still wanted to explore the world and see what I could find. I still only have about 250 korok seeds and finally finished all the shrines but I’m till even to this day having fun exploring the world. I constantly come back and find new things. I stumbled upon a beautiful dragon for the first time and was blown away. Found full towns after beating Ganon and still have fun finding korok’s around every corner. Some of the best moments I have ever had in gaming are from stumbling into stuff naturally from this game. BOTW does this better than any game I have played yet.

    Cons- It’s interesting because what this game achieves so well make the shortcomings seem like more of a misstep than it normally would be. The voice acting in many ways is just average, which really surprised me since this is the first time there are voice actors in a Zelda game that both Nintendo and the voice actors didn’t go for perfection. In many of the cutscene it seemed like they were took only a couple times. The Divine Beast are very interesting and unique concept the first couple you do but later on I realized they were extremely short and boring compared to past Zelda dungeons. They also have exactly the same boring interior look for each dungeon and shrine. Again, previous Zelda dungeons where much more creative and interesting than these and if one thing gets changed in the sequel I hope it would be this. Most of the other problem I had were small. The music in this game is perfect for what the game is supposed to be, but for a more personal problem I miss the bombastic Hyrule Field music or the optimistic Great Sea theme. Again this is not a problem for the game but a personal one. The durability system is almost great for the ability to keep you on your toes at all times but I would like if you got a couple more hits out of each weapon, so instead that would make players be more aggressive instead of being cautious about breaking weapons. The menu system works ok but I still often find myself stumbling around in it. Also I didn’t like how you can only hold 5 items at a time; I would like to be able to hold more.

    In conclusion, this game is fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone who has any interest in it. This is probably my favorite game of all time, mainly because I have had so many memorable moments from it and I can call my adventures in the game my own. This game got me back into video games and I really appreciate it for that. Yes, the game does have flaws just like every other game ever will, but here hoping the recently announced direct sequel can fix some of those problem, retain what’s great about this game, and come up with creative ideas and story to make it unique from its predecessor.    … Expand
  37. IhatehatersGR
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    What is with all these people giving this game a four out of 10 review it’s just dumb the fact they’re doing it means that in my opinion they’re just trying to drag this game down because they don’t understand it. The world is not empty it’s full of stuff like Koroks, shrines, and animals to take pictures of, and hunt. I can’t believe you said the bosses are too easy I died to them a lotWhat is with all these people giving this game a four out of 10 review it’s just dumb the fact they’re doing it means that in my opinion they’re just trying to drag this game down because they don’t understand it. The world is not empty it’s full of stuff like Koroks, shrines, and animals to take pictures of, and hunt. I can’t believe you said the bosses are too easy I died to them a lot and it was fun, and guess what the puzzles are are actually fun, challenging, and not idiotic. GRX… Expand
  38. ChampionX
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    If you ever feel depressed just remember that you happened to live the same time as this. Greatest game on the face of this earth. If you see a 0 out of 10 it is just a hater. This game has lots of stuff to do like 900 koroks, 120 shrines, 4 divine beasts. It has a lot of stuff to do.
  39. Agdtx
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    Its the best open-world game in history. Utter Perfection (rain is annoying tho)
  40. Mend0
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    Perfect open world, a new classic is born. .
  41. Klayme
    Jul 14, 2019
    10
    The game is good designed the world is huge it is a perfekt game you must play the game
  42. fiorifabio
    Jul 14, 2019
    10
    The best RPG I play in years, several mechanics that add a lot of detail to the game, every time I decide to explore hyrule I discover something new. The two DLC differ from expansions of other games, because they give an impression that they really are part of the original story. 100% recommended
  43. 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
  44. Johnnynimble
    Jul 15, 2019
    10
    Just fantastic, everything all around Nintendo polish. I found myself constantly finding new things that were creative and impressive. Play the game, don't look anything up and just enjoy the ride.
  45. drager92
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    Few games come as close to perfection as this one. Stunning graphical design, beautiful soundtrack and sound design, and gameplay that keeps you coming back. Spoken dialogue in a Zelda game was fantastic and the cutscenes and story kept you really into the game. I can’t wait to play this game for years to come.
  46. AlexSuprem06
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    This for sure is the best title on the Nintendo switch so far. Hyrule in this game is extremely beautiful and fun to explore. The story in this game is pretty interesting. And there’s great DLC for this game. I am super happy a sequel is coming on it’s way.
  47. Nowl
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    Just wow. BOTW is THE go to open world game on the switch. Trust me, you're not gonna regret it.
  48. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This was the game that I have been waiting for since Ocarina of Time. I thought the open world and new gameplay mechanics brought the series into the next generational advancement of games.
  49. The_Patt
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Just extremely good yyyyyyaayaayaayayayyayayayayayayyayayyayayya nice nice nice
  50. Leokun
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    The best game that I have ever played hands down. All of the physics are near flawless, the story is amazing and can only get better in the sequel. The DLC makes everything even better, little annoyances fixed by them. Link controls like a dream and there's clearly so much effort put into it.
  51. SuperSamas
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    El mejor videojuego de la historia. Este juego es un antes y un después en la industria del videojuego, es una clase magistral de cómo hacer un videojuego de mundo abierto, la libertad de este juego no tiene límites, te permite explorar cada rincón de Hyrule, las físicas del juego son de otro planeta, justamente es muy hueno
  52. patinete92
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    The best Zelda ever. Amazing, I play +100 hours and I will play more.

    El mejor Zelda que he jugado jamás. Llevo más de 100 horas y quiero seguir jugando.
  53. SirPunk
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the best games of all time. It's worth every penny. That's all I have to say.
  54. Baptix8
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Un jeu incroyable.
    Une conception artistique époustouflante, des jeux de lumières qui même 5 ans après sa sortie non pas pris une ride.
    Un gameplay au **** oignons avec un scénario en monde ouvert. On pourrait reproché le manue de diversité côté ennemis.
    Une expérience de jeu encore unique qui vaut le détour.
  55. CasualGamer5
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    Wow, amazing experience! I cannot imagine any other game that puts such emphasize on exploration and rewards that way of playing the game in superb manner. Furthermore, you learn the game by just playing and interacting with the world or reading the tips on loading screens. No need for googling, unless you are bad at puzzle solving I guess. 10/10!
  56. Bobinator
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Breath of the wild is one of the grandest games ever. The scope of this album is far greater than most games could dream of. It's jam-packed with side quests, easter eggs, and shrines.
  57. Gamer649
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Botw is the best game I have ever played you can play it for hours and not a single moment feels boring
  58. Carlosvg52
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Nunca antes había jugado a un The Legend of Zelda hasta que llegó Breath of the Wild. Me quedé sorprendido; es un juegazo.
  59. ReaLight2022
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Best Game of its decade and arguably the best game of this century. It's not perfect but it's the closest I've seen in my life. If you're wondering whether or not to buy this game, then I would definitely recommend buying it. The only problem is the story, mainly due to the fact that it doesn't really have much of it
  60. PaulBokblin
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    B, vkchtuoldtuldtulutudtdtultduldhtdutjdtpvigiplofulfzildizpilzdlidizouldzifzifufuoifu
  61. Ert0426
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    The defining game of the switch. Filled to the brim with content with incredibly fun and creative gameplay. Revolutionizes the idea of open world games with the fact you can go anywhere with little to no restrictions. THE game of 2017. Period.
  62. Rausuro
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    Much more complex than the previous ones, but still the best. Really love the game.
  63. Welkinz
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    Absolutely wonderful game. It gave me such an unforgettable experience. This is a game you must play on Switch.
  64. Zionn
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This is the best game in my entire life that I have ever played. This is the new paradime of open world game.You can do almost everything you want in this game. Also, I reccomand you to buy dlc before you play:)
  65. Shinieder65
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    O melhor produto de 2017 se mostrou o melhor produto da década,inovador e provavelmente o jogo mais influente dos últimos anos mesmo em um curto período de tempo,é impecável em todos os aspectos .
  66. Jeljek
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    There isn't a better game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........................................................................
  67. Storydrivengame
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    When I first got my nintendo switch and breath of the wild, I didn't know what to expect. I was new to the Zelda series and didn't know if the land of hyrule could immerse me like other worlds. I didn't know if I would be captivated by Link. I didn't know if I would enjoy the gameplay. All I knew was that the game looked breathtaking and ambitious; and with an exciting and revolutionaryWhen I first got my nintendo switch and breath of the wild, I didn't know what to expect. I was new to the Zelda series and didn't know if the land of hyrule could immerse me like other worlds. I didn't know if I would be captivated by Link. I didn't know if I would enjoy the gameplay. All I knew was that the game looked breathtaking and ambitious; and with an exciting and revolutionary console, I was eager to give it a try.
    Needless to say, all of my fears were swept to the wayside just a few hours in. The world, soundtrack, gameplay, everything. I couldn't stop playing and quickly found myself addicted.
    I was taking hundreds of screenshots; I was exploring every inch of the world; I was doing it all with a smile on my face.
    Nintendo crafted a gem, and every detail was well thought out. You see in the little details that Nintendo cared about this game, they cared about the world and characters, and most importantly; they cared about us, the players. A perfect masterpiece    … Expand
  68. Mahmus
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of open-world adventure games with a stunning colorful art style and excellent world-building that makes the player really feel the weight of the environment.
  69. Gunners91
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    It’s breath taking and it’s a lesson to all developers to learn how to build an open world game live interesting and enjoyable .
  70. Wcollins270
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Here’s my review of every element that makes the game Exploration: it’s exploration is top notch, you could get lost in the world for hours. The NPC’s are interesting, and charismatic, and the side quests are also nice Bosses: the game gives you so many ways to defeat bosses, once your weapon breaks, you find a new way, and another one. There’s so many options to choose from.

    Combat: I    Here’s my review of every element that makes the game Exploration: it’s exploration is top notch, you could get lost in the world for hours. The NPC’s are interesting, and charismatic, and the side quests are also nice Bosses: the game gives you so many ways to defeat bosses, once your weapon breaks, you find a new way, and another one. There’s so many options to choose from.

    Combat: I really enjoy the combat since there’s so many ways to improve, every time you fight a new boss you just get better, and better. Music: the music is very nice and calming, it really fits with the whole atmosphere of the game Story: it gives you a sense of progression, and freedom. You could do whatever you want, however you wanna do it. Overall: I could see myself enjoying this game for years, with so many side quests, interesting characters, new swords, and armor to find. I could never see myself getting bored of this game . I’ll give it a 11/10    … Expand
  71. Gelis07
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This game is very cool!!! If you buy a Nintendo switch or WiiU buy this game too!!
  72. Crisvelas1
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Es el mejor juego de la historia su ambientacion sus personajes sus historia sus jefes es obvio que este es el juego de la historia
  73. Camis
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Pois é gente Zelda é Zelda, não tem como competir, sempre com visuais e jogabilidade impecáveis, além de proporcionar uma imersão gigantesca no mundo que eles criam.
  74. Axxypie
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. One with flaws, but a masterpiece regardless. I haven't enjoyed a game so much in quite a long time. Nintendo has still got it, and then some, all of it topped off with a cherry.
  75. Sijun
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Zelda games always have a special place in my heart. Since I was a little boy I played Zelda games on NES, Gameboy and the SNES. Then I stepped away from playing video games entirerly until the Switch got released. The first game I bought was BotW and man it is a blast. Now, two years later I have played nearly 500h and still cant get enough of it.
    My biggest pros:
    - its Zelda - its    Zelda games always have a special place in my heart. Since I was a little boy I played Zelda games on NES, Gameboy and the SNES. Then I stepped away from playing video games entirerly until the Switch got released. The first game I bought was BotW and man it is a blast. Now, two years later I have played nearly 500h and still cant get enough of it.
    My biggest pros:
    - its Zelda
    - its open world
    - its absolutely beautiful and lovley
    - its atmospheric like no other Zelda game
    - it has great music
    - it has great survival aspects

    biggest cons
    - close to no voice acting (but that is just a minor con really)
    - it has an end    … Expand
  76. Vituh
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse game é ótimo, trilha sonora, gameplay, história, tudo! Praticamente um prato cheio para amantes de Zelda!… Expand
  77. Dc270880
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego de 2017, y uno de los mejores de la historia, un inmenso mundo para explorar a tu antojo, con unos bellos paisajes y un Link que puede hacer prácticamente todo lo que quiera.
  78. JamesHndry
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Holy Moly.
    If i had ever played a perfect game, it would've been Zelda Breath Of The Wild. The world is a vast, sprawling open world, teeming with life and enemies to kill. You have your usual Zelda towns: Gerudo, Kakariko, Hateno and More. There are 4 dungeound, or Divine Beasts. Most are fairly easy, with an exception for Vah Naboris, whhich kade me come back kager on in my playthrough. The game also includes Ganon, the Master Sword and Memories, whoch are my favourite things to collect, and each provide an insight into the world 100 years ago. As for the story, it can mostly be found in the memories and is very minimal anyway. However, Zelda BOTW is almost perfect in every way.    … Expand
  79. M4N0R4F43L
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Sou suspeito em dar uma nota pois The Legend of Zelda é Minha franquia favorita e BOTW elevou a série pra um patamar superior.
  80. rcams
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Breath of the Wild was hands down the best game I have ever played. The story, the quests, the open world, the graphics, the score, everything was stunning. The level of difficulty was also very well balanced. I didn't pick it up and play it until spring 2019, and I am very glad that I did. The Ocarina of Time has finally been surpassed.
  81. Anvylin
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I’m 100+ hrs into this game and still fascinated. So much to do and to enjoy. Definitely my favorite game so far.
  82. Cedoch
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Great game! The best Zelda of ever ! I can’t stand playing this game! Don’t hesitate!
  83. Darksun
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. el juego de la generación, el mejor zelda que he jugado, diferente a ocarina of time, pero superandolo en muchisimos aspectos.
    Aspecto visual bellisimo, santuarios elaboradisimos que te haran pensar, un mundo abierto enorme donde tu decides que hacer, banda sonora increible, cambios climaticos, interactuar lo tiene todo.
    Un juego que creara escuela, la obra cumbre de nintendo sin lugar a duda    … Expand
  84. Nexo99
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    De principio a fin este juego es una maravilla, flaquea un poco en la historia, pero consigue su función, la de darte total libertad y perderte por ese enorme hyrule. las mecánicas y la jugabilidad son majestuosas.
  85. DVitreous
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego que compré en su día de lanzamiento, ha día de hoy sigo volviendo a él. Las físicas y el apartado sonoro son exquisitos, en verdad, la posibilidad de perderte al distraerte en combates, buscando minerales, montando a caballo o buscando algún objetivo de misión o santuario es verdaderamente satisfactorio, ya que no necesariamente tienes que ir de un punto A a B. Además de que tienes la posibilidad de vencer al jefe final casi desde un principio, pero claro, el jugar y visitar todo el mapa te da la ventaja de ir mejor preparado. En todo caso ambas opciones son entretenidas.
    Por estás fechas compré el DLC. es muy buen incentivo, pero no es necesario para disfrutar el juego.    … Expand
  86. Pavlol
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    The best game out there.beautiful graphics and one of the best open world games
  87. caotri1986
    May 28, 2022
    10
    After five year I come back review this perfect game, still perfect game until now.
  88. Pardoow
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    This game is probably the reason I got a switch, this was so well done and absolutely destroyed my expectations of it. Must have game for any zelda fans
  89. Draver
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Sin lugar a dudas, uno de los menores juegos que se han hecho en la historia de los videojuegos. Magia pura de principio a fin.
  90. SenseiMiguel
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. Bello. Rejugable 100%. Cada vez envicia mas para jugar. Se botaron miyamoto y aounuma.
  91. Kyrke
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome. His soundtrack is beautiful. I like to have open world in a Zelda game and explore all his secrets. I have 370 hours and even I enjoy as if it were the first day I bought it. Congratulations, Nintendo
  92. Benavivhorn
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best game I have ever played without a doubt. The open world is awsome and the story is cool and very interesting. Good job Nintendo
  93. MasterYuco
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, es uno de los juegos más brutales que he jugado! Mundo abrieron con toda propiedad y además con el sistema de dinámicas y físicas más interesantes y desarrollado que he visto. Una rejugabilidad muy buena pero haberle agregado unos mino juegos lo habría convertido en algo básicamente perfecto en el género....
  94. Ness128
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente, épico y su mundo abierto wooow cautivante en cada segundo, uno de los mejores zeldas de todos los tiempos
  95. Gooshbacca
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I have been playing Zelda games since the gold cartridge on the NES and this entry to the series is nearly perfect in everyway possible. Everything that I would expect from a Zelda game was included. If I had one complaint, I wish the dungeons containing Spirit ords would have been more elaborate and fewer in numbers. Honestly that would be my only gripe. Not worth taking a point off theI have been playing Zelda games since the gold cartridge on the NES and this entry to the series is nearly perfect in everyway possible. Everything that I would expect from a Zelda game was included. If I had one complaint, I wish the dungeons containing Spirit ords would have been more elaborate and fewer in numbers. Honestly that would be my only gripe. Not worth taking a point off the score of a perfect game. Also, I wasn't expecting so much heart(lol, no pun intended) in a Zelda game. It can really tug at the heart strings at times. 10 out of 10.… Expand
  96. DanDonato
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The best game i’ve played in my life. Simply a must for everyone that considers yourself a videogame fan.
  97. RobocopOak
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Es el mejor videojuego que he jugado en mi vida, despues de más de 300 horas de juego puedo decir que estoy enamorado de este juego, lo sigo jugando con fines terapéuticos
  98. koopa_nut
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Never like Zelda, haven't played any Zelda title for longer than a few minutes, this was the exception... Not only did I like it, I think it is probably the best game I've ever played. Can't put my finger on why, but I find myself happy to just roam around and explore just as much as pursuing the main quest and the plentiful side quests. I did have to use a few Youtube videos to get by aNever like Zelda, haven't played any Zelda title for longer than a few minutes, this was the exception... Not only did I like it, I think it is probably the best game I've ever played. Can't put my finger on why, but I find myself happy to just roam around and explore just as much as pursuing the main quest and the plentiful side quests. I did have to use a few Youtube videos to get by a few parts of the game, but that didn't take away from how challenging it can be, and I have loved every minute of it!… Expand
  99. JOOZ
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Un increíble videojuego de la saga de Zelda pero los DLC no me gustaría mucho esperaba más
  100. MrAtun
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Una joya de juego que pocos juegos podrán igualar, y ninguno podrá superar, unas fisicas que impresionan y un mapa enorme lleno de cosas que hacer, la evolucion perfecta de una saga como The legend of Zelda, espero que las futuras entregas de esta saga sigan la senda que inició Breath of the Wild
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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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