The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. Vile-Okami
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game is astounding. Not since the PS2 have I found a game I love as much as this one. I expect I'm oing to be exploring BOTW for quite awhile. Everywhere you go there's something to explore or something to find.
  2. Replicante
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game was part of my childhood. Today, Zelda is part of my life. I no longer live in this world. I now live in Hyrule. It is not perfect, nothing is. However, it is in line with my expectations. Thanks to Nintendo
  3. Kevincorvette
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Greatest game I have ever played. This game was an experience from start to finish and will be an inspiration
  4. mYiScooTer
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. Everything i expected it to be.

    +Stunning graphic design
    +great gameplay
    +interesting story
    +gigantic world

    The best Zelda since Ocarina of Time for sure!
  5. KoolAidColin
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Great Game all i can say is that this game is a masterpiece 10/10. a
  6. JuniorRemualdo
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Jogo excelente, fazia muito tempo que não jogava um jogo ao qual não tenho vontade de parar, e se paro tenho vontade de voltar a jogar :D.

    Temos o problema de queda de frames quando estamos em uma vila mas fora isso excelente jogo.
  7. Seyta
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, it's really good, can't wait for BOTW 2 :)

    Long live zelda ^^
  8. Craftfischerhp
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    This game is AMAZING.
    I play games now a long time, and this is the best game I played by that time.
    Nintendo has make a Masterpiece which can heavy influence the game industry like "Ocarina of Time". The Combat is good, the world is amazing, the sound fits to the game. Only critic point is, that some puzzles are to easy, but this critic point is so small that it will become a 10/10 or    This game is AMAZING.
    I play games now a long time, and this is the best game I played by that time.
    Nintendo has make a Masterpiece which can heavy influence the game industry like "Ocarina of Time".
    The Combat is good, the world is amazing, the sound fits to the game.
    Only critic point is, that some puzzles are to easy, but this critic point is so small that it will become a 10/10 or 99/100 from me.    … Expand
  9. jommy999
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best Zelda and I love playing in portable mode that i can take it anywhere .I am now about 10 hours in and there are so many things to explode . I could give more scores if i can :)
  10. DittoGod
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is one of my favourite Zelda games (just after ocarina of time). The gameplay is wonderful and the art is just beautiful. It gives you a sense of freedom that you don't get from other Zelda games which is a fresh way to play the game.
  11. PrimalBanana
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is finally with us after years of waiting and it’s quickly become my favourite game of all time, surpassing even Red Dead Redemption. Now, I haven’t played every Legend of Zelda game nor am I a massive fan but it’s a series I’ve enjoyed in the past and I love the passion that fans have for it. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild has been inThe Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is finally with us after years of waiting and it’s quickly become my favourite game of all time, surpassing even Red Dead Redemption. Now, I haven’t played every Legend of Zelda game nor am I a massive fan but it’s a series I’ve enjoyed in the past and I love the passion that fans have for it. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild has been in development for a long time and people have been excited for it since we caught our first glimpse of it years ago at E3. A lot of open world games these days give you a vast open space that often feels empty and void of fun. Too often we are treated as incompetent and led through a series of dull and boring tutorials. Worse still, many open world games have side missions and collectables scattered throughout, purely as filler content rather than being placed thoughtfully and with any meaning. This is a trap that Nintendo avoids convincingly. The bar for real and meaningful open world gameplay has been raised by the developers of The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and better yet they don’t simply introduce what they can think you can handle in little pieces. They first give you the plateau to acquaint yourself with the game and introduce the story but beyond that the world is yours and you can feel the developers almost daring you to head out into the unknown. I really can’t overstate just how beautiful this game world is. Quite simply, it is the best and most beautiful game world I have ever played in. It’s not just a work of art but it is a masterpiece. The story compliments this game world and is told through a series of flashbacks. I’ve found the story interesting and capable of holding my interest even when side tracked by exploration, hunting or faced with one of the many engrossing side quests. I won’t spoil it for you but the combination of good narrative, character design and the beautiful game world draw you in and once you are in its grip you won’t want to put it down. There are Shrines for you to find and explore and you can do this in any order you wish without interfering with the story. You will need to complete puzzles and get your thinking cap on. Some are easy, some are tricky whilst others will have you scratching your head. In all cases, I’ve found them enjoyable. To get the map for the area you are in you need to scale the many towers and even that’s not always as straight forward as it first seems. When you start visiting these towers you start to appreciate just how big the game world is and how much content there is within it. Content is the key word here because I can’t stress just how much there is. There are 100 shrines, Kokri Kids to find, creatures to photograph for the games compendium, villages to discover, god knows how many side quests and enemy camps. The scale is staggering yet it never felt daunting. I never found myself rushing to complete task after task. You find yourself allowing the game world to distract you and you move along enjoying every minute. You are never told that you must do one thing over another and you are always left to figure out what you are meant to do. I’ve seen a number of articles on other sites offering to guide you through the game and reveal it’s secrets. I can’t stress enough how you should avoid these articles as they will completely ruin the experience for you. Learn by playing and enjoy the game at your pace. It will be a long time until this game is surpassed so you may as well make it last. As well as being beautiful The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is brutal. I don’t think I’ve ever died so much in a Nintendo game. Weapons, bows and shields are all perishable and health is replenished by eating meals. It’s up to you to cook up these meals from ingredients you find in the game world and this in itself is something that’s a diction and enjoyable to do. Combat can be a good challenge and I’ve found myself bravely withdrawing from a number of battles I know I couldn’t win without using up a large portion of my resources. You find yourself weighing up the potential gains from any encounter, against the potential cost to your resources. It’s not just the critters that can be lethal though. Sometimes the weather can become your enemy with lightening storms proving shockingly lethal. Swimming in the rivers and lakes can be just as deadly if you don’t manage your stamina. Breath of the Wild is without doubt the best game I have ever played and justified buying the Switch on day 1. The sheer variety of gameplay on offer as well as the game world and engrossing story mean that Nintendo have made the greatest game ever to release.… Expand
  12. Li0NoX_MC
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    + Art Style - Beautiful and magical in a stunning way!
    + Open World - Filled with interesting secrets, charming NPC's and adorable puzzles.
    + Gameplay - To be able to move around however you please is majestic. The combat offers unique twists that makes it a lot more interesting than it looks. + Story - Charming and wonderful, what more can you say? I feel so ashamed of the gaming    + Art Style - Beautiful and magical in a stunning way!
    + Open World - Filled with interesting secrets, charming NPC's and adorable puzzles.
    + Gameplay - To be able to move around however you please is majestic. The combat offers unique twists that makes it a lot more interesting than it looks.
    + Story - Charming and wonderful, what more can you say?

    I feel so ashamed of the gaming community right now. Neither BotW nor Horizon Zero Dawn deserves the 0's that are being given by pathetic trolls and Sony/Nintendo fanboys. Both games are excellent and deserves then 10's i have decided to give them. Stop ruining the reviews of great games for people who are unsure which games the should pick up. You are just pathetic and you are ruining the community for fans, gamers and developers...    … Expand
  13. Fireantus
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    TL;DR – Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is pretty much the best open world game I ever played, overcoming for me even a brilliant experience from the Witcher 3, the old but trusty vastness of Skyrim quests and the freedom of approach in MGS5: Phantom Pain. The sheer physicality and material tangibility of the world opens up countless possibilities to the player, not limiting us in anyTL;DR – Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is pretty much the best open world game I ever played, overcoming for me even a brilliant experience from the Witcher 3, the old but trusty vastness of Skyrim quests and the freedom of approach in MGS5: Phantom Pain. The sheer physicality and material tangibility of the world opens up countless possibilities to the player, not limiting us in any way and most importantly, treating a player with respect, never really holding our hands and trying to explain to us what’s what. You need to find your own way, your own solutions and spark that exploration desire within you.

    Okay, now that the short brief of the review is out, time for some thicker explanations. I am not a Zelda franchise fan. The only other Zelda I played was Link to the Past more than 15 years. I am not therefore married to the game lore and characters and general style. At one hand, it means I am definitely not blinded by thick glasses of nostalgia, but at the other hand it means I cannot really talk about ‘series atmosphere’ or common grounds with the other games in this big franchise. As for the moment, I put about 50 hours in this game, conquered three divine beasts and got my Master Sword. Did some side quests, explored nearly every region to some degree and had a complete blast doing so! Here’s why.

    The game tells me that I am stupid. Or in search for a better word, just too comfortable. Simply put as gamers nowadays we are pretty used to being pampered by games, led by hand, have our games tells us exactly where we should go, what we should do in rich detail, so we don’t get frustrated, lost and impatient. Look at Witcher 3… It is an extremely fun open RPG, but when you pick a quest you don’t really need to figure things out on your own in most cases. You follow the breadcrumbs objectives on the map, or a rather obvious trail of blood or scent and ultimately, you are being led step by step to the quest conclusion. In Zelda quests, you often are given the bare minimum or not even that! Just ‘There is a bridge somewhere near the broken stone, and maybe there is something to it’. Or ‘There a legendary bandit somewhere in this region. Have fun finding him!’. And so on and so on. You are given a hint, a nudge, a little snippet on info, and what you will do about it is your very own decision. Frankly, even in the game tutorial phase the game tries to tell you that. Old Man tells you to find the shrines, give you a hint to use your scope and that’s that! There are no flashy objective indicators of any kind, you need to find the shrines yourself and mark the on your map with your own hands. And frankly, I love it…

    Because the game managed to tinge my exploration desire in a big way. Yes, there is plenty of nothing. There are vast empty spaces of grass or sand or snow, but they also have a purpose – they don’t just exist to create a grander scale in the map, but also fills me with quite an irksome urge to find something and manage to spark my interest whenever I see something even a little out of place! Now when on a horizon line I see a curious tree, a ruined building, a cavern or unusual stone formation I will most likely abandon my straight travel to explore such things… And more often than not I am rewarded with a fun little discovery! Perhaps it was just a Korok or a buried treasure with some little reward, but just finding it was rewarding enough for me! And sometimes I find something big and extraordinary and it feels me with a glorious triumph and fuel my desire to wander around and poke under every stone.

    The best example of that is my gradual change of attitude towards walking around. At first I ignored my surrounding. I went straight to combat, I didn’t give a notion to the tall grass or trees or rocks. Later I started to sneak, to look for alternate routes... And even later I was quite happy to make tree-bridges, catapult myself with Stasis and big boulders or create flying rafts with my octo-balloons!

    The wonder of exploring goes greatly in pair with internal game logic and physics of materials. Wood burns down. Metal conduit electricity. Water is wet. Rocks are hard. It sound silly, but it offers some ridiculous consistency! Need to activate an electric-triggered gate? Don’t look for a second battery, make a trail of metallic weapons from the first one to cheat the riddle… It is possible. Like so, so many other things. Cut down trees to roll heavy log down the hill to crush enemies, burn the grasses to get air updraft, lock time on nearly everything to mess with it… Possibilities are outstanding.

    Too add to that… Game is pretty to look at. Characters are fun. Locations differ a lot. Weapon system, where tedious, is superbly fun to manage from a mechanical perspective. Music is fantastic. Stories you uncover are really engaging in most cases. Crafting is superbly entertaining!

    This game for me is an open world game done right.    … Expand
  14. DRTDR
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Lots of trolls here spreading lies and overall childish statements, have no fear and make no mistakes this is at the very least the best Zelda to date, its massive world its never dull and you'll be discovering new vistas and things to do well after the 70 hour mark, yet it doesn't force you to take all that time to finish it nor does it "end" your adventure once the story is over.
    This    Lots of trolls here spreading lies and overall childish statements, have no fear and make no mistakes this is at the very least the best Zelda to date, its massive world its never dull and you'll be discovering new vistas and things to do well after the 70 hour mark, yet it doesn't force you to take all that time to finish it nor does it "end" your adventure once the story is over.
    This is a tough Zelda game, specially compared to the past few entries in the series, you'll die a lot.
    Graphics are good, nothing too fancy since it began its life as a wii u game but the cell shading style and vibrant colors make up for that, trust me, you'll find stunning sights to behold in the world and great character design in its inhabitants. (Funny how some trolling children that never touched a ps2 call cell shading "ps2 graffix!!").
    Frame rate drops? Occasionally, in select areas of the massive world and never enough to get you out of the experience, in fact I wouldn't even address them since they are minor but I have to because of the frame rate "scare" and trolls, a minor thing never the less, maybe on a smaller scale world it would be a point against it but not here, at all. This game is as big as you thought it would be, the story telling reminds me of Skyward sword and everything else is full of wonder an discovery, 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  15. zachisonreddit
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This is without a doubt the most beautiful and amazing game I have ever played. It takes the Zelda franchise to a whole new level while also setting a new standard for open world games. Game play is stellar, sound is incredible, especially with headphones, and physics is perfect.

    Warning: this is not a game you can easily put down.
  16. Eased
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    BOTW is simply amazing. If you've played OOT then this game will bring back bit of nostalgia. The game is very well done. I'm especially impressed with the item system and the open world feel to the game. In my opinion this is the best Zelda title since OOT.
  17. Cuniraya
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Con tan solo una palabra se puede resumir este juego; Vasto. Y esto no solo corresponde a las dimensiones del mapa sino tambien a todas las cosas que puedes hacer en este impresionante mundo, desde cocinar y recolectar ingrdientes para tus platillos y posiones hasta perderte cazando y domando potros salvajes, la manera en la que puedes interactuar con tu entorno es increible y la nocion deCon tan solo una palabra se puede resumir este juego; Vasto. Y esto no solo corresponde a las dimensiones del mapa sino tambien a todas las cosas que puedes hacer en este impresionante mundo, desde cocinar y recolectar ingrdientes para tus platillos y posiones hasta perderte cazando y domando potros salvajes, la manera en la que puedes interactuar con tu entorno es increible y la nocion de que puedes ir a todas partes literalmente. Una de las cosas que sorprende es que no existen pantallas de carga cuando entras a casas o cuevas estas solo se limitan a cuando entras en un santuario o cuando te teletransportas. eso simplemente es increible. Otro punto a resaltar es el estupendo trabajo de doblaje que se hizo, por lo menos en la version latina que es la que estoy jugando, es soberbio. lo unico que se le podria criticar es que en la version de Wii U se quitaron las funcionalidades del gamepad como el mapa en la segunda pantalla y la interaccion tactil, pero todo eso queda atras con el impecable trabajo que nos regala nuevamente una gran aventura que disfrutar,… Expand
  18. JuanLuisGG14
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simply best launch title ever
    Textures may be lacking, but other than that this game is pure art
    A must buy if you are going to get Switch
    10/10 goty.
  19. alea360
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Every minutes on this game is a pure moment of pleasure and it's always hard to stop and leave hyrule. The new definition of adventure and opend world.
  20. andress575
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    All the waiting was worth it. Nintendo made it again and I really recommend you to play it if you have the chance to. This game has to be the best game ever made. Period.
  21. Grafeaux1
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Freedom...superbly balanced...always somewhere to go...always something to do...the sounds are familiar and distinguishable...the music matches the environmental moods...all levels of difficulty are found in a single game...puzzles are puzzling yet offer a multitude of ways to solve...never bored...never feel as though I don't know what to do...interface is wonderful...most intriguingFreedom...superbly balanced...always somewhere to go...always something to do...the sounds are familiar and distinguishable...the music matches the environmental moods...all levels of difficulty are found in a single game...puzzles are puzzling yet offer a multitude of ways to solve...never bored...never feel as though I don't know what to do...interface is wonderful...most intriguing adventure game. It plays beautifully on the Wii U as much as on the Switch. I think the amiibo functionality is absolutely wonderful as well; they add to the game and do not take anything away. It is truly an honor to play this game. Replay-ability is what all gaming comes down to and without a doubt Zelda: Breath of the Wild makes this happen. You could have 100 people play it at the same time and they will all have had different adventures despite the one common story.… Expand
  22. maccarnold
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game surely deserves every 10 that critics or fans have given. You have a massive game but not empty. You have lots of things to do, explore and to experiment. Nintendo has created a groundbreaking game that shows only one thing, they know how to do games and they can deliver great experiences for the players. I am glad to be a Zelda fan.
  23. Jorgekolokeko
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Just play it. The best game of the Zelda series. One of the best games of the history. Open world, adventure, survival, and nice graphics. No comments!
  24. BeaQueen
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda meets Skyrim/Minecraft. A great mixture of majestic game mechanics, beautiful art, innovation and that nostalgia feeling that every Zelda game gives to its players. I've spend 6 hours playing and I can't wait to play it more.
    Bad points: No HD rumble and, before the update, the frame rate had some issues playing on the tv. Now it only occurs when the system is about to    The Legend of Zelda meets Skyrim/Minecraft. A great mixture of majestic game mechanics, beautiful art, innovation and that nostalgia feeling that every Zelda game gives to its players. I've spend 6 hours playing and I can't wait to play it more.
    Bad points: No HD rumble and, before the update, the frame rate had some issues playing on the tv. Now it only occurs when the system is about to save the game.
    Perfection may not exist but, if every game were an exam and we had to score them, The Legend of Zelda is a 10/10 for Nintendo.    … Expand
  25. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Zelda BOTW es una obra maestra 10/10 .....................................
  26. NobleDumpling
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Nintendo really nailed the artstyle with this one. The cel shading looks so beautiful and everything works fantastic. Rare framerate drops here and there but nothing worth lowering the score for.
  27. sammus22
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A very good game with deep mechanics very good graphics as a proffecional gamer this game is easy a 10
    and already almost have it with 98/100 from the Official Score from the Official sites
    Sad some people trolling to try to put the score lower with just putting a 0 but they cant change the 97/100 or the 98/100 from the official score and the reality cant be changed by trolls
  28. Donderpants
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is the best game I've played in this entire generation of hardware. The game is beautiful, combat is fun, the shrines have been delightful- I'm very, very impressed.
  29. PeterAlexander
    May 29, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild is not only the best Zelda game, it is one of the best video games ever made. The story is truly engaging, the gameplay fun and innovative, and the world incredibly rich and colourful. Simply beautiful.
  30. Kresnik64
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    One of the best Zelda games ever realeased!! The negative reviews are just copy paste from any source the sony **** find just to hate the game that got better score than almost every single game sony has. 10/10 Best game ever...
  31. kamhagh
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    The last time I enjoyed something this much was when I first played world of Warcraft. Although I played that game for 2 years before stopping :P this is one of the best games of my life. sadly I finished it in 55 Hours. And the end boss is very disappointing. It's increasingly easy too.

    The dungeons are a bit similar and the story is lame, But the game is so amazing that with all the    The last time I enjoyed something this much was when I first played world of Warcraft. Although I played that game for 2 years before stopping :P this is one of the best games of my life. sadly I finished it in 55 Hours. And the end boss is very disappointing. It's increasingly easy too.

    The dungeons are a bit similar and the story is lame, But the game is so amazing that with all the flaws it has I'll still give it a 10!

    I played it on an emulator though. At 2560x1440 15fps~ and mods! But I thought it was reallllly beautiful! Words cannot describe how beautiful I think this game is with the clarity mod anti aliasing and 2560x1440 resolution c: it's one of my favorite Looking games!
    I still wish you could skip things easier specially for the master mode....

    Also this is the only game that I can play for more than 2h before I feel awful. And One day I played it for 7h... that's a lot... for me atleast..... But I'm sad that it was way too easy and finished way too fast for me! (60h for me!) and I'm just bored with nothing else to do other than all the sidequests. the master mode is reallly difficult atleast before I get my paragliding! wish there was an In-between!    … Expand
  32. thausael
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece. There is no need to say anything. You just need to play it. You already know that; you'll play it.
  33. rhagman
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I like that when you check the bio of all the bad notes, they are all recently created and rated Horizon with a 10 lmaoooo

    nice try boyz but you should keep your hate and doing something more productive than just rant over the internet
  34. hzhou17
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    玩了巫师，只是知道丹德里安是一个吟游诗人。玩了英杰之诗才记住了手风琴和吟游诗人的感觉。 跟人物对话的时候会有小字显示他们的内心活动。 所有建筑场景都非常真实，现实生活中的就是这样的。 因为之前海边有鱼，所以到了另外一片海想去看看有没有鱼群。结果到了Akkala的建筑工人小镇，然后去找名字是Son结尾的石头人工匠，又接了任务打死了一个大的石头怪，开了一个神庙，找到Son之后终于回到小镇。 钻石，古代兵器，神庙，新建小镇。玩了巫师，只是知道丹德里安是一个吟游诗人。玩了英杰之诗才记住了手风琴和吟游诗人的感觉。 跟人物对话的时候会有小字显示他们的内心活动。 所有建筑场景都非常真实，现实生活中的就是这样的。 因为之前海边有鱼，所以到了另外一片海想去看看有没有鱼群。结果到了Akkala的建筑工人小镇，然后去找名字是Son结尾的石头人工匠，又接了任务打死了一个大的石头怪，开了一个神庙，找到Son之后终于回到小镇。 钻石，古代兵器，神庙，新建小镇。
  35. Turbowashington
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece. This is easily a candidate for one of the greatest games of all time. I never thought Ocarina of Time could actually be rivaled, but this game is doing just that. This game's world is massive, yet every bit of it is built with an unprecedented level of care and intention. The world is so beautifully crafted that you just have to stopLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece. This is easily a candidate for one of the greatest games of all time. I never thought Ocarina of Time could actually be rivaled, but this game is doing just that. This game's world is massive, yet every bit of it is built with an unprecedented level of care and intention. The world is so beautifully crafted that you just have to stop and stare sometimes. This place is so believable, and it is so easy to get hopelessly immersed inside of it. Exploring never feels tedious or repetitive, and there's always something to do or discover. Also, this game contains one of the most incredible physics engines ever created. Things move around and react to stimuli so realistically and it is so fun to play around with. For example, wind dynamically moves around grass, and if you cut down a tree, it falls in the direction you hit it. The game also has a very dynamic and satisfying combat system, which is simple at face value, but has a lot of interesting and complex possibilities in practice. This game's soundtrack while exploring is largely quiet piano cues from time to time, and while its very subtle, its beautiful and captures the experience perfectly. Town themes are very relaxing and well suited to the location and combat makes use of dynamic music, which perfectly compliment the actions inside battles. Some standout tracks outside of those include the exciting and tense Guardian encounter theme, the catchy accordion melody of Kass's theme, and the game's phenomenal new main theme. Another thing is the visuals. While its not extremely realistic, it doesn't need to be nor is it supposed to be. It has a uniquely stylized look with a vibrant and rich color palette, topped off with stellar lighting and shadow engines. One of my favorite features in the game are the 100+ shrines, which are like mini-dungeons, scattered across the map. Finding them is a blast and inside are some of the most deviously clever puzzles in Zelda history. I don't want to give away anything, but the story, while not a huge focus this time around, is pretty darn good too. And lastly, this game just induces some of the most indescribable feelings I've felt playing a video game. Just walking through the massive landscapes as the sun is setting, and the wind blows through the grass, I just feel happy and at peace. I know that sounded really pretentious but that's the only way I know how to communicate that. At times, it almost feels like a disservice to call this a video game. Breath of the Wild is truly an experience. It has been so long since I've felt so strongly about any piece of media. This is something you really just need to play to believe, and I give it the highest of recommendations.… Expand
  36. badgerryan19
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing game. There is so much to do it's almost overwhelming at points. This is my first Zelda game. Yes get the gasps out now, but I see why this game series is one of the most beloved game series of all time. The story is so awesome and Link is such a badass. The side stories are all rich with story and a blast to do. There is not one dull moment in this game and there isThis is an amazing game. There is so much to do it's almost overwhelming at points. This is my first Zelda game. Yes get the gasps out now, but I see why this game series is one of the most beloved game series of all time. The story is so awesome and Link is such a badass. The side stories are all rich with story and a blast to do. There is not one dull moment in this game and there is always something to do. I literally bought the Nintendo Switch to play this game. Had to pay a little extra plus the game. So roughly $450 for Zelda. And oh man was it worth it. This is one of the most memorable games I have played in a while. Wow! there is already so many great GOTY contenders and this becomes one of them on that list. As long as Nintendo keeps making games like this they will always stay relevant.… Expand
  37. Curre
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Il miglior gioco di Zelda mai creato a mio parere.
    Grafica e sonoro eccellenti,gameplay favoloso e storia intrigante ed affascinante.
    Perdersi per il vastissimo mondo di Hyrule non è mai stato così bello.
  38. Aswan
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Por suerte poseo todos los zeldas y los viví en su momento, aun recuerdo cuando juge por primera vez al ocarina of time, y este juego me a traido los mismos sentimientos.
    Este juego pasara a la historia como juego de culto.    … Expand
  39. FrankJaegerr
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    es el el primer zelda que de verdad siento esa sensación de aventura, desde el principio te dicen que no vayas con prisas, que te prepares para lo que viene, explorar es super gratificante, y no por las recompensas que puedas obtener explorando, sino viendo lugares, santuarios, enemigos, personajes...
    es un juego en el que me encanta perderme.
    gráficamente es precioso, los paisajes son    es el el primer zelda que de verdad siento esa sensación de aventura, desde el principio te dicen que no vayas con prisas, que te prepares para lo que viene, explorar es super gratificante, y no por las recompensas que puedas obtener explorando, sino viendo lugares, santuarios, enemigos, personajes...
    es un juego en el que me encanta perderme.
    gráficamente es precioso, los paisajes son hermosos y saber que todo lo que ves es explorable es genial.
    las mazmorras son entretenidas y no son nada frustrantes.
    la historia es simple pero efectiva, también es muy enigmática, te invita a seguir sabiendo que paso hace 100 años.
    aporte personal: me encanto la mecánica de la luna carmesí, le da mucha vida al mundo    … Expand
  40. bakukupo
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game make me feel that i felt when i was play OOT in the beginning of my life with the videogames. That is very special, is 2017, i thought i didn't feel this anymore, thanks "Breath of the Wild"
  41. DiamondJoyride
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Don't listen to a single thing that the Sony/Microsoft fanboys are spewing out. This game is a masterpiece.

    The graphics are beautiful, the game feels great to play, and the absolute best part is that you have absolutely no limits as to how you want to play this game. I think this is the only game I've ever played that actually deserves a 10. Go play this game now. Easily the best    Don't listen to a single thing that the Sony/Microsoft fanboys are spewing out. This game is a masterpiece.

    The graphics are beautiful, the game feels great to play, and the absolute best part is that you have absolutely no limits as to how you want to play this game. I think this is the only game I've ever played that actually deserves a 10.

    Go play this game now. Easily the best game of all time, and GOTY.    … Expand
  42. Rangaman
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece and a breath of fresh air for a stagnant franchise, Breath of the Wild is easily the best Zelda game since Majora's Mask.

    The good: -Exploration is fantastic -The open world is legitimately massive and easy to get lost in -The shrines are fun, discovering them feels good and they don't slog like the dungeons in previous 3D Zeldas -The combat is great fun -The NPCs are    A masterpiece and a breath of fresh air for a stagnant franchise, Breath of the Wild is easily the best Zelda game since Majora's Mask.

    The good:
    -Exploration is fantastic
    -The open world is legitimately massive and easy to get lost in
    -The shrines are fun, discovering them feels good and they don't slog like the dungeons in previous 3D Zeldas
    -The combat is great fun
    -The NPCs are memorable
    -The atmospheric soundtrack is great on the ears...
    -...and it helps the orchestral moments stand out that much more
    -The art style is awesome
    -The organic nature of the game

    The Meh:
    -The boss fights can be a bit clunky
    -Some of the side quests are boring grind-fests
    -The voice acting is bizarrely "up-and-down" in terms of quality
    -The story is simple and the ending feels quite anti-climactic

    The Bad:
    -Every weapon is made from paper-mache
    -The voice acting isn't full voice acting (it only plays during story-important events). All or nothing, you guys.
    -The awesome-looking final boss is a joke, and a bad one at that.

    Overall, I'm excited to see where the series goes from here. While the story elements are lackluster overall, I'm willing to bet that this will be addressed in future games. Still a fantastic game for what it's worth.    … Expand
  43. mixedupman2000
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Worth the wait! Easily one of the best open world games, and the best Zelda game in the franchise to date! Looks beautiful and plays great on Both Wii U & Switch Systems.
  44. kyle20ellis
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    I enjoyed the 3D games such as Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess; however, I also found them to contain flaws. Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess I found the dungeons over huge, Majora's Mask I felt was too repetitive and then Windwaker I found to have a very bland over world as it just took forever to sail to places. Skyward Sword I could not even get through becauseI enjoyed the 3D games such as Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess; however, I also found them to contain flaws. Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess I found the dungeons over huge, Majora's Mask I felt was too repetitive and then Windwaker I found to have a very bland over world as it just took forever to sail to places. Skyward Sword I could not even get through because there was a really good game in there, but it was plagued by the WII's shoddy controls. This one though was just great, not perfect, but closer than any of the other 3D perspective games I have played. My other super favorite Zelda game is the one for the Super Nintendo, Link to the Past. This Zelda game is more about exploring and I enjoy doing that a lot. There are dungeons, but they are navigated easily and it doesn't take all that long to get through them and I did not need a guide to navigate them! A real treat and a great entry to the series.

    The story has Link awakening from a slumber with no memories. He gets a device called a Shieka Slate that helps him navigate the world and he sets out on his quest to stop Ganon who is at it once again! Link must find shrines to increase his power, he must free the guardians to gain powers and help aid in his quest to defeat Ganon and he must help the lands become free of terror that is Ganon!

    The game play is mainly exploring as you get to got where you want after you get through the first plateau and get the glider. Granted, it becomes easier getting places the more stamina you build up as this Link has amazing climbing abilities! It is fun just searching for towns, stables to spend the night and checking the map and seeing if anything looks interesting to explore. You can find this little guys called Koraks that give you seeds that help expand your inventory and you can find shrines to help you can heart containers and more stamina plus there are fairy fountains to help increase the strength of your inventory. Weapons break in this one and at times that was a bit annoying, but not as bad once you get the master sword. I also wish Nintendo had a trophy system because it would have added more motivation to complete quests, as you do not get all that much for completing most quests, usually just rupees which are kind of plentiful in this one.

    So, definitely my favorite of the 3D perspective Zelda games and perhaps my fave period. I loved the exploring aspect of the game, though I did not really take advantage of the horse riding in this one. I was afraid I would miss too much riding the horses. It is fun finding new places in this one, as I said I would open the map and try to figure out an interesting place to go during my quest. Where a shrine might be hidden or a Korak may be hiding. I liked freeing the guardians and gaining powers that would help me survive longer or explore more fully too. Just an incredible game, I like this format and hope they do a variation of it for another Zelda, but perhaps add a few more typical dungeons to change it up.    … Expand
  45. ifritforce
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Dfantasstico realmente suave y entretenido, la tematica medio cultura ancestra y tecnologia alienigena hace un zelda novedoso, cambiar el orden de como ci+onsigues los items y el undo abierto lo hace un gran jueoçgo
  46. Potheker
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Huge world to explore, and it's so fun because there are new things everywhere and the solution to things doesn't get shouted into your face. The Shrines are an amazing way to connect the puzzle-charme of zelda with the open world and the urge to explore, which feels much like Far Cry. This will definitiely be a memorable title.
  47. HylianHero98
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    The game is nearly flawless. The story is good, not great but in the end that ended up not bothering me as much because of the amazing game play. 75 hours in and only a 30% completion rate! Highly recommend this game
  48. Lightf00t
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    It's really sad to see so many 0/10 and 1/10 reviews on here, which are all from people who don't own a Switch or Wii U and haven't played this game. I just can't understand why 1,592 people hate Nintendo so much that they'd come on here and leave fake reviews to either mislead people or bring down the average score.

    I bought a WiiU to play this game to see what all the hype was about.    It's really sad to see so many 0/10 and 1/10 reviews on here, which are all from people who don't own a Switch or Wii U and haven't played this game. I just can't understand why 1,592 people hate Nintendo so much that they'd come on here and leave fake reviews to either mislead people or bring down the average score.

    I bought a WiiU to play this game to see what all the hype was about. I haven't played a 3D Zelda ever before. For some reason, I didn't expect to like it. I thought the glowing reviews were nostalgia.

    Boy, was I wrong. This is, for me, the best game ever made. Nintendo have knocked it out of the park. Don't listen to the whining about framerate issues and pop-in, because they are rare and trivial and do not affect your enjoyment of the game. Do not listen to Jim Sterling, the professional troll, with his fake 7/10 review because he has it in for Nintendo. Don't listen to Slant with their 60% review either, trying to be edgy.

    This is a perfect game. That's right. PERFECT. It's the first open world game I've played in which I truly feel free to go anywhere and do anything. I have played for 54 hours and haven't even completed 30% of what's on offer. Everything, from the graphics to the sound design to the plot, is PERFECT.

    It's quite clear that Nintendo have stayed true to their roots while also borrowing the best ideas from Western developers. By combining the best of both worlds, they've created a game that's like a combination of Horizon Zero Dawn, Link to the Past, Shadow of the Colossus and a Lord of the Rings movie. It's just incredible.

    If you go on Amazon and read reviews from people who're verified purchasers, the average score from users is 99.6%. Yes, that makes it the best game ever. Metacritic is a joke now. They need to introduce a system that makes it mandatory to prove you've purchased the game.

    Buy this game. You need it in your life. By the way, the WiiU and Switch versions are for all intents and purposes identical. I've played both.    … Expand
  49. Oluasc
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing gameplay.
    Amazing mechanics.
    Amazing art.
    One of the best zeldas of all time.
    One of the best rpg of all time.
    Superb game in general.

    Why sony boys negative the game? Jesus...
  50. Daher
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the best game i ever player in my entire life! thanks nintendo! this is a really masterpiece! The graphics looks amazing, the story is perfect, the open world is massive. I have no words to explain how gorgeous this game are.… Expand
  51. Leotron
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. impresionante en todos los sentidos .
    por fin superan ocarina of time .......

    el mejor juego de la historia
    redefine lo que es un mundo abierto    … Expand
  52. MisterMansfield
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is a perfect 10. It is challenging, it offers an open world that is actually OPEN, has tons of content, and every NPC has relevance. Any negative score is probably from people who are console hating lol.
  53. Fredinator2011
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The game we waited 3 years for was finally released. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was worth every second of that 3 year wait. Every single Zelda game came together and made this masterpiece.

    BOTW is an over world game that gives the best depiction of Hyrule. You can walk anywhere and glide from any platform you see. The Great Plateau is the starting area which is massive. You can    The game we waited 3 years for was finally released. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was worth every second of that 3 year wait. Every single Zelda game came together and made this masterpiece.

    BOTW is an over world game that gives the best depiction of Hyrule. You can walk anywhere and glide from any platform you see. The Great Plateau is the starting area which is massive. You can go around and kill things and get weapons.

    After you exit the Great Plateau, you enter the massive world of Hyrule.

    The end goal is to defeat Calamity Ganon who resides in Hyrule Castle. You can take him on right away or you can adventure through Hyrule to get better gear.

    There are 5 Main dungeons in the game. Divine Beast Ruta, Divine Beast Rudania, Divine Beast Medoh, Divine Beast Naboris, and Hyrule Castle. The dungeons are very creative and fun to go through.

    While there are only 5 dungeons there are actually 120 Shrines. Shrines are mini dungeons that reward you with a Spirit Orb. You can trade in 4 Spirit Orbs for a Heart Container or a Stamina Booster.

    My favorite concept in the game is cooking. You can cook certain ingredients to make food that can boost stamina, make you faster, etc. Some even increase your hearts.

    The combat is very good and the game is very moderate with difficulty. No hand holding or anything.

    Breath of the Wild shows you how to play by continuing on in the game. It is the greatest Zelda game and possibly one of the greatest games ever made. This is my new favorite game of all time.

    10/10    … Expand
  54. 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.
  55. Sandman83
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Massive world, things to do and discover everywhere. The story is absolutely asome. The graphics are probably the best I ever seen in any game.
  56. GAMERGUY25
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    After years of waiting from E3 teasers and delays The legend of zelda breath of the wild is finally here and my goodness it is a masterpiece. Link starts the adventure waking up from a 100 year sleep guided by a voice telling him to wake up and yes a voice a first to the series some of the important characters have voices. He grabs some clothes form a chest and walks out to the world andAfter years of waiting from E3 teasers and delays The legend of zelda breath of the wild is finally here and my goodness it is a masterpiece. Link starts the adventure waking up from a 100 year sleep guided by a voice telling him to wake up and yes a voice a first to the series some of the important characters have voices. He grabs some clothes form a chest and walks out to the world and you get a stunning view of hyrule and it is breathtaking. After this cutscene you can freely explore the plateau climb swim and run through collecting weapons and defeating enemies I wish I could describe it any other way but this game has so much freedom you are instructed to do 4 shrines and acquire the paraglider to leave the plateau and explore the main world. But like I stated before there is so much freedom you can fight the final boss right then and there if you wish but you will obviously be at a severe disadvantage. The graphics are top notch and the art style really makes the colors pop. The music is not the zelda norm no more grand themes across hyrule field the main sound you hear are the sounds of nature water wind and animals when music does play it is of a quiet piano or flute which fits the setting of the game perfectly. Gameplay is fantastic there are a ton of different weapons and armor that play and look great however weapons have a durability and break after a while so make sure you stock up on weapons. It is crazy how alive and realistic this game is. people in villages have daily routines like walking to work tending to plants or kids playing with their friends, as rain starts falling people will start to run inside as it rains rocks are harder to climb due to the wet rocks and lighting strikes metallic objects enemies run and pick up weapons off the ground when theirs is lost and use the environment very well like tossing barrels and using fire and more. Overall I always say there is no such thing as a perfect game but this game is splendid i recommend only a few games you cannot miss and this is one and your gaming life won't be the same after you do.… Expand
  57. Memulatron
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    I'm gonna start off by saying that this game is not perfect. Going in and out of the inventory screen constantly is tedious, the weapons breaking is irritating, and there are several parts of the world that are empty and uninteresting. I'm giving this game a 10, however, because of what it's done for the Zelda series, what it's done for Nintendo, as well as the fact that it's the best,I'm gonna start off by saying that this game is not perfect. Going in and out of the inventory screen constantly is tedious, the weapons breaking is irritating, and there are several parts of the world that are empty and uninteresting. I'm giving this game a 10, however, because of what it's done for the Zelda series, what it's done for Nintendo, as well as the fact that it's the best, most approachable, and most consistently brilliant and beautiful open-world game ever made. There are so many different and unique locations, every minor NPC is on a schedule that helps the world seem alive, the combat is interesting and challenging, the customizability of Link's loadout is mind-bogglingly diverse, and the game is just so much fun to play. I don't ever want to put this game down. There's always something new to do, and that's something that not many open-world games exhibit nowadays. If you have a Wii U or if you're still debating whether or not to get a Switch, get it for this game. It is so good, you won't regret it.… Expand
  58. Jade_Knight
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Breathtaking. Simply breathtaking. The world is huge, but it feels like a real world. Animals, people and even monsters roam around, all of them with their own schedules, there's always something to do, things to discover and places you want to explore.
    The combat is engaging, you have tons of different options at your disposal at any given time, and the breakable weapon system keeps the    Breathtaking. Simply breathtaking. The world is huge, but it feels like a real world. Animals, people and even monsters roam around, all of them with their own schedules, there's always something to do, things to discover and places you want to explore.
    The combat is engaging, you have tons of different options at your disposal at any given time, and the breakable weapon system keeps the fights always fresh, since it makes you use different weapons all the time.
    All the characters feel fleshed out and they're fun to interact with.
    The way the story is presented encourages you to explore even further, since you want to know what happened 100 years ago.
    Definitely the best open world game ever conceived, and probably one of the best games ever made period.    … Expand
  59. Popplagid
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best games ever made. The game is beautiful. It really feels like an adventure. I personally don't care too much about the story, but just roam the huge open world. After months of playing I still find new stuff. Simply amazing.
  60. Confraria_Gamer
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Fantástico, superou minhas expectativas! Sem dúvida alguma superará Ocarina como melhor jogo de todos os tempos! Alguns haters estão tentando baixar a nota de usuário, ridículo isso...
  61. Princeps32
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    One of the most gripping, beautiful games I've ever played, a true joy. Please ignore the bizarre user aggregate score, the professional critics are absolutely on the mark on this one.
  62. ArchTalko
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    I've rarely played a game that treats me with the level of respect Breath of the Wild gives. I'd argue this game isn't as hard as people make it out to be; the puzzles are genuinely challenging and the combat encounters can be brutal, but the amount you struggle is directly related to the amount of time you devote to preparing for these encounters. The fact that there are, at any givenI've rarely played a game that treats me with the level of respect Breath of the Wild gives. I'd argue this game isn't as hard as people make it out to be; the puzzles are genuinely challenging and the combat encounters can be brutal, but the amount you struggle is directly related to the amount of time you devote to preparing for these encounters. The fact that there are, at any given time, a couple dozen ways to go about fighting any enemy or clearing any puzzle speaks volumes to this game's replayability and ingenuity.

    It's not a perfect game. The frame rate is horrendous in plenty of spots (at least when docked; I haven't experienced any slowdown in those same areas when playing on handheld), the voice acting is just okay at best, and more often than not bland and rushed. The ost does a wonderful job of setting this game's mood and compliments the gameplay perfectly, but leaves a lot to be desired with the crazy amounts of catchy tunes found in previous Zeldas.

    But honestly, none of these nitpicks matter. BotW is a masterpiece in engaging combat, in creating a fully-realized hyrule teeming with puzzles to uncover, and in wrapping it all around a story that had me invested from the moment Link opens his eyes. You owe it to yourself to play this game, even if you've never played another Zelda in your life. Despite the flaws, every other strength is massive enough to still warrant a 10. Play it - we all need a fish boyfriend in our lives.    … Expand
  63. Alexthelemon
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game is what happens when CD Projekt RED and Nintendo have a kid who works at Bethesda. This game will make you relive the first time you picked up Ocarina of Time as a child and almost wet yourself at the invitations at the time.
  64. JoaoSoares
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Este jogo é uma obra-prima no cenário de jogos atuais, revolucionando tudo que se tinha por The Legend of Zelda, uma franquia que sempre se reinventa e nunca falha; mostrando que pode se adaptar a todos os gêneros e ser grande do mesmo jeito. Como já dizem as críticas eles simplesmente entregaram o que todos os jogos de sobrevivência prometiam e nunca cumpriam. Mais uma obra-prima daEste jogo é uma obra-prima no cenário de jogos atuais, revolucionando tudo que se tinha por The Legend of Zelda, uma franquia que sempre se reinventa e nunca falha; mostrando que pode se adaptar a todos os gêneros e ser grande do mesmo jeito. Como já dizem as críticas eles simplesmente entregaram o que todos os jogos de sobrevivência prometiam e nunca cumpriam. Mais uma obra-prima da Nintendo, que grande jogo… Expand
  65. ChromXsome
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda’s prolific, seminal history has been striking the hearts of players across the globe for three decades. Attachment fans have with the series has withstood the test of time thanks to its immense and vibrant world of Hyrule, memorable characters, iconic set pieces, composition, and more. Now the newest Zelda game is finally here and puts players back in Hyrule where theyThe Legend of Zelda’s prolific, seminal history has been striking the hearts of players across the globe for three decades. Attachment fans have with the series has withstood the test of time thanks to its immense and vibrant world of Hyrule, memorable characters, iconic set pieces, composition, and more. Now the newest Zelda game is finally here and puts players back in Hyrule where they must protect the kingdom from the ferocious evil that is Calamity Ganon after being asleep for 100 years. Breath of the Wild breaks out of a lot of classic Zelda traits, while instilling new ones and simultaneously making the world and game familiar for veterans, as well as accessible and eye-opening to new players alike. Breath of the Wild is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, not just for Zelda standards, but for gaming as a whole.

    From the moment you get out of your slumber, you’re invited into the stunning portrait of Hyrule, painted in an exotic green, with the perfect blue hue of the sky and red rays of the sun. It doesn’t take long before you’re on your own and adventuring out into the wilderness, trying to recollect who you are and find your way back as a noble swordsman like you once were.

    Breath of the Wild’s map size is huge. Really huge. The gigantic portion of the Great Plateau in which you begin is only a spec on the massive open world you’re put into. However, despite the size, it is surprisingly easy to find your way around thanks to landmarks and other cues that guide the player through the story and where they need to go next, but that doesn’t stop you from going off, exploring, and climbing wherever you please – or even going straight to Ganon if you so choose. It’s quite remarkable how Nintendo was able to build a game so big yet so coherent without ever losing a sense of value or direction. Everything you do feels like it has a purpose, and even if it may not seem like it right away, there will always be something down the line that rewards you for your efforts in whatever it is you do and how you choose to explore. Side quests among other tasks all have a reason and aren’t there to artificially increase the longevity of the game. Every task, every quest, every action impacts you and Hyrule as you see it.
    Hyrule is your playground. Now that you have the ability to go anywhere and do virtually anything, you’ll have to be well equipped – not only with a hefty amount of stamina to climb and run, but with equipment as well. Your weapons will deteriorate and inevitably break over time, which is why you should always be on the lookout for new ones, especially those that enemies drop. Sometimes you’ll feel like you’ve conquered a certain area because you see it as “the easy part of Hyrule”, only to get hit by a flame arrow seconds later that take nearly eight hearts off of you in one hit. Always be on your guard, and if you see your weapon is about to break, you can always throw them directly at an enemy for a critical hit for one last hoorah before having to switch (snap) over to another to defend yourself further. The same will apply to your shield and arrows, and each have their own attributes and strength, so carry whatever you feel is necessary. Even if something is of an extremely low value, when you don’t have much with you, it’s always good to take it with you just in case. I can’t tell you how many close calls I’ve had only to be saved by my measly low level laughable weapons thanks to throwing and headshots. A battle of wits will always conquer a battle of strength.

    Breath of the Wild introduces a new cooking system, and it’s an exciting mechanic to say the least. Those familiar with creating recipes by combining various materials gained from monster parts the items scavenged throughout the world in Monster Hunter will have a lot to look forward to. You can take just about any five items in your inventory and throw them into a cooking pot, and chances are it will make something worth having. I’ve noticed, however, that combining elements that make the most sense will give you the most reward. It’s no different from cooking in real life. Vegetables go very well with other vegetables, but sometimes meat will complement the dish as well. Maybe you’d like a nice steak with a side of carrots? Go for it. You’ll gain ten hearts for that alone. Or maybe you’d want to go the seafood route and cook some salmon with suateed mushrooms? Go for it. That’ll restore fifteen hearts and give you a temporary stamina boost as well as an increase in cold resistance. It’s all left up to the player how they want to cook, and with enough food to make the world go round, the possibilities are endless. Every dish will provide you with something useful, even the extremely gross ones.

    This game is just simply stunning and amazing! Game of the Century. Called it here (first).    … Expand
  66. JuanpSage
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Here comes the new Goty 2017... Hatters... please, don`t **** yourselves!
    The game is perfect in every aspect, the overworld, the enemies, difficulty, ect.
  67. COSMOCOLOR
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Espectacular!!! Ese sentimiento de aventura no se compara con otro juego que haya jugado. Quedaran empolvados mi ps4 y mi xboxone durante un largo tiempo.
  68. MarkyShark
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is perfection in every detail. From the moving grass to the hidden shrines. it just begs for you to go around everywhere and explore it.
    You can literally interact with anything, and the environment can also affect that.
    Most people who are giving low scores haven't played this game, I doubt anyone could not appreciate this. It's a fresh new Legend of Zelda adventure that will    This game is perfection in every detail. From the moving grass to the hidden shrines. it just begs for you to go around everywhere and explore it.
    You can literally interact with anything, and the environment can also affect that.
    Most people who are giving low scores haven't played this game, I doubt anyone could not appreciate this.
    It's a fresh new Legend of Zelda adventure that will captivate you and provide many hours of entertainment.    … Expand
  69. roccit
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The best open world physics driven game period. Also a great Zelda game, Overall the best console launch title ever

    Also the first Zelda, with cut-scenes and voice acting, and it is fantastic
  70. Dreizehn
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This sounds like a marketing add but it's just so true: This game is pure adventure. Is the best adventure game I have ever played in my whole gamer life. Do you see that ruined castle on top of that far far mountain? Well, you can go, just go, just explore and find all the wonders hidden in this wonderful wonderful world.
  71. Dibaryon
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    There's no such thing as a perfect game. 10/10 for me means that if you are a gamer then you have to make space in your schedule to play this game. Either buy a used WII U if you're on a budget, or do buy a Switch because it's well worth the cash they ask for it.

    I've never played a Zelda game before and this is one my favourite games of all time. Other titles IMO would be: TESV:Skyrim,    There's no such thing as a perfect game. 10/10 for me means that if you are a gamer then you have to make space in your schedule to play this game. Either buy a used WII U if you're on a budget, or do buy a Switch because it's well worth the cash they ask for it.

    I've never played a Zelda game before and this is one my favourite games of all time. Other titles IMO would be: TESV:Skyrim, Half Life series, Unreal Tournament, GTA series, Age of Empires, Pokemon, Mass Effect trilogy, Max Payne 2, Colin Mcrae 2, Doom, Super Mario World, Portal 1 and 2, Tomb Raider series. BOTW deserves a spot on this list. None of them were perfect, some were ahead of their time, others were simply well designed and fun to play, or unique, but all of them are "must plays".

    I'm a PC gamer and I have been one for about 15 years. The last console I've owned was the SNES.
    The switch is the perfect console to complement PC gaming, as it's portable and will support famous titles that can't be played on PC. BOTW was a great comeback to console gaming, and I'm looking forward to the SWITCH's future.    … Expand
  72. Andre_Antunes
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    O jogo está impecável artisticamente. Com boa dificuldade e inovações fantásticas ao gênero openWorld. Sem dúvida um salto para a franquia, e um marco que a industria deve seguir de hoje em diante.
  73. Zero20659
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Una sola palabra, increible, creo que muchos haters que ni siquiera compraron el juego están puntuando negativamente solo por odio, porque cómo es posible puntuar un juego el mismo dia que sale? y no decir nada de la historia y solo basar sus críticas en trailers del juego? es absurdo, se nota que no lo han jugado porque uno dice "el juego tiene caidas todo el tiempo y es injugable" eso esUna sola palabra, increible, creo que muchos haters que ni siquiera compraron el juego están puntuando negativamente solo por odio, porque cómo es posible puntuar un juego el mismo dia que sale? y no decir nada de la historia y solo basar sus críticas en trailers del juego? es absurdo, se nota que no lo han jugado porque uno dice "el juego tiene caidas todo el tiempo y es injugable" eso es mentira, la verdad es la siguiente, ¿el juego tiene caídas? Si, pero son poquísimas y no duran mas de uno o dos segundos, llevo 2 dias jugando y las caídas han sido tan poco perceptibles que ni las he notado. Mi opinión es que no gastes tiempo leyendo las criticas negativas del juego, todas las hicieron el mismo dia haters y sin importar que tan malas sean no van a cambiar lo que el juego es en si, si te haz jugado todos los juegos de zelda, notarás que siempre cumplen lo que prometen, siempre son juegazos y este no es la excepción. felicidades nintendo.… Expand
  74. Screedledude
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Simply put, an amazing game. Challenging but not overly punishing, meaning a Game Over is a learning chance and not a punishment. Weapon durability is a divisive feature, but I feel like it helps prevent you from being stuck to one weapon style for 100 hours. The puzzles are great, simple yet rewarding, reminds me very much of Portal 2. The world is full of hidden secrets... never beforeSimply put, an amazing game. Challenging but not overly punishing, meaning a Game Over is a learning chance and not a punishment. Weapon durability is a divisive feature, but I feel like it helps prevent you from being stuck to one weapon style for 100 hours. The puzzles are great, simple yet rewarding, reminds me very much of Portal 2. The world is full of hidden secrets... never before have I played a game where exploring always feels FUN rather than just going past an obstacle.
    Any issues I've had have been with the Switch and not the game (e.g. the analog sticks aren't precise enough for aiming on occasion). I would implore you to BELIEVE THE HYPE; even if you don't care for nintendo and it's 'gimmicks', you have to appreciate that a game like this is a rare gem.

    A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad." I am so glad they chose to go with the former.
    In summary:
    ZELDA: 10/10, my only issues are with the controllers themselves, no fault of the game. Switch is a 7/10 for me.
    THE SWITCH: 7/10. A few motion control issues; the portability is amazing, everything is decently executed, but I very much feel that 'first gen' vibe from it. Can't wait for the Switch XL Pro Plus four years down the line.
    I recommend Zelda: Breath of the Wild wholeheartedly; but, as an early buyer, I would warn you to be wary, and consider buying the Switch when it's on sale (likely christmas) so that it has more games and is more worth the value.    … Expand
  75. rhialy
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    The first game after Witcher 3 which could live up to its hype.
    Every few minutes there is magical moment while exploring the world, which is so big you basically will never go out of things to do/find/explore.
  76. Ljungman
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    I'm a long time Zelda fan and my favourite Zelda has always been Ocarina of Time. The feeling I got when I first played Ocarina of Time and completed it is the best feeling I've ever had in my gaming life. The story, the music, the characters and the world are just so impactful in that game. Didn't expect to find a game that gave me that feeling ever or at least for a long time. I'm happyI'm a long time Zelda fan and my favourite Zelda has always been Ocarina of Time. The feeling I got when I first played Ocarina of Time and completed it is the best feeling I've ever had in my gaming life. The story, the music, the characters and the world are just so impactful in that game. Didn't expect to find a game that gave me that feeling ever or at least for a long time. I'm happy to say that Breath of the Wild has given me everything I was hoping for and it is now my absolute favourite game of all time. I'm not saying that the game is perfect, but the feeling you get while playing with everything combined (world, music, characters, puzzles, bosses and so on) is truly amazing.

    For people rating this game a 0 because of graphics or high Metacritic score: When did graphics become more important than fun? Try the game yourself, and you truly will understand what an amazing piece of art this is. Even if you don't like the game because it's not for you or for other reasons, you can't say that there is no beauty in it or that it is a bad game.

    I would say this game is worth a 9.6 score because nothing, in my opinion, is perfect. It is, however, close to perfect and it is definitely closer to a 10 than a 9.    … Expand
  77. rpg-fan
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is my 1st Zelda game and this is my first Nintendo. I am amazed, the world is NOT empty. It is filled with puzzled enemy encounters. Just an example - there is a tough enemy surrounded by easier mobs in the skeleton-head like cave in the very beginning. If you try to kill them all you'll probably end up ripped apart. You can sneak and kill 1 or 2 enemies but not all of them. You canThis is my 1st Zelda game and this is my first Nintendo. I am amazed, the world is NOT empty. It is filled with puzzled enemy encounters. Just an example - there is a tough enemy surrounded by easier mobs in the skeleton-head like cave in the very beginning. If you try to kill them all you'll probably end up ripped apart. You can sneak and kill 1 or 2 enemies but not all of them. You can see explosives inside the cave also but how to detonate them if you don't have any fire arrows? There are couple ways: there is a bonfire nearby and you can fire your arrows and shot the explosives or you can see a fire lamp right inside the cave and you can shot it down with regular arrows. There are so many different ways to accomplish the things and you feel extrimely satisfied when you find out the right way!

    Atmosphere, battle, controlls, I like everything so far.    … Expand
  78. RadRules
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Here it is., the new Zelda is the best game of all time. Period. Never experienced such a well designed masterpiece, everything just falls into place. With this game Nintendo accomplished to bring the genre of "open world games" to a whole new level, which will heavily influence the entire gaming industry. This will improve the overall quality of a lot of future games and thus ourHere it is., the new Zelda is the best game of all time. Period. Never experienced such a well designed masterpiece, everything just falls into place. With this game Nintendo accomplished to bring the genre of "open world games" to a whole new level, which will heavily influence the entire gaming industry. This will improve the overall quality of a lot of future games and thus our experience as gamers.

    That's why I don't understand the seething rage of fans of other console companies, which are dropping their 0/10 scores here. When The Last of Us came out, I was so happy about this masterpiece and followed everthing about this game. Even with the fact I did not own a PS 3 at this time.

    In conclusion, it's safe to say that this game is GOAT and no amount of 0/10 rage scores can change this fact. I wish all fellow gamers a lot of fun with this game - you will vividly remember playing this game for a very, very long time.    … Expand
  79. MarcioCavalcant
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    TLOZ - Breath of the Wild is one of the best games ever made. It's gameplay is great, it has charismatic characters, a very good storyline and AWESOME artstyle! GOTY 2017, hands down!
  80. Ensigned
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda game ever made. Best adventure game ever made. I am a 38 year old corporate executive and attorney and, to be honest, this is the game that has gotten me back into gaming. I honestly can't believe the level of detail in the gameplay. I have never played a game with this much attention to gameplay detail in my life. Super fun and super challenging. There is so much to explore.
  81. CandarianGaming
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The legend of zelda: breath of the wild. You're only reading this to hear another person say that it's epic, when you already know it is. Hey, listen :)
  82. BinsF
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I have not done many reviews, but this one deserves it. This game is a masterpiece. I finish all the main quests this weekend and now I'm going for the 100% until Mario Kart comes out. Although it has changed a lot from other Zelda titles, it is still a Zelda, and one of the best. I sure miss some stuff like old dungeons and the old way items were introduced to us, but you realize thisI have not done many reviews, but this one deserves it. This game is a masterpiece. I finish all the main quests this weekend and now I'm going for the 100% until Mario Kart comes out. Although it has changed a lot from other Zelda titles, it is still a Zelda, and one of the best. I sure miss some stuff like old dungeons and the old way items were introduced to us, but you realize this are small details after you play for a while, and you realize you don't need that to have a great experience. It is for me the SECOND BEST ZELDA GAME so far.… Expand
  83. Davidkick
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Me encanta el juego y además para consola portátil. Gran juego como todos los Zelda.
  84. Stresspresso
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    Honestly the joy I had playing this game, as a new game was just perfect. No long winded tutorials, just a small sectioned off part of the game world, untill you get eveything you need. No set course, just do the 4 things and be set free. Me and my friends, all played the start differently, we learned different strategies, and secrets. Havn't been this excited about a game for a long time.Honestly the joy I had playing this game, as a new game was just perfect. No long winded tutorials, just a small sectioned off part of the game world, untill you get eveything you need. No set course, just do the 4 things and be set free. Me and my friends, all played the start differently, we learned different strategies, and secrets. Havn't been this excited about a game for a long time. All the while playing this game on a train, on a projected 120inch display, on the toilet. Perfect. I never did finnish it, but explored every nook and cranny of the world that I got my fill. It was an epic adventure, and I have no regrets.… Expand
  85. Stark007
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A work of art, no doubt. Turn my little room into an immeasurable world. It's wonderful to get home from work and relax exploring every corner of Hyrule. Thank you Nintendo.
  86. Naiko
    Aug 13, 2017
    10
    Played 30 hours or so of this game by now, it is an absolute essential title of the generation, the gameplay loop is so much fun, and the open world full of wonder and packed with content, the horse mechanics are excellent and the combat is more than rewarding, it gives you the weapons, the power, and the experimentation is your way, there's no denial that Nintendo can still makePlayed 30 hours or so of this game by now, it is an absolute essential title of the generation, the gameplay loop is so much fun, and the open world full of wonder and packed with content, the horse mechanics are excellent and the combat is more than rewarding, it gives you the weapons, the power, and the experimentation is your way, there's no denial that Nintendo can still make groundbreaking and really inmersive experiences even this years.

    The map design is awesome as well, this game always wants to show you something interesting in the distance and it can always makes you feel like you are having the most amazing adventure, no other title in the market can offer the REAL sense of adventure that this game has.    … Expand
  87. Faravo
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mais uma vez a Nintendo repete o feito de Ocarina of time. Esse jogo irá mudar o jeito de se fazer jogos de mundo aberto. Jogo divertido, lindo e atemporal. Pra quem curte jogo focado em descoberta e exploração é um prato cheio!… Expand
  88. Richtea87
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    One of the best games in recent years. Im not even a big Zelda game and this game has had me hooked since day one. Don't believe the 0 scores on here. This game is truly magical. 10/10
  89. smw119
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The only question that remains in my mind is, "How can a game be this good?" I didn't think anything could live up to the hyper surrounding this title. After playing it for many hours, all I want to do is keep combing the staggeringly huge world for every single secret it has to offer. I've already made a few memories that I will never forget, and the game's only getting started. WithThe only question that remains in my mind is, "How can a game be this good?" I didn't think anything could live up to the hyper surrounding this title. After playing it for many hours, all I want to do is keep combing the staggeringly huge world for every single secret it has to offer. I've already made a few memories that I will never forget, and the game's only getting started. With hundreds of hours of content here, you need this game. Go and get it. I almost don't think it's possible to dislike this game, it's got everything a video game player could ever want. It sets the bar in almost every aspect of game design known. It truly is a masterpiece.… Expand
  90. tacoman3725
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    so many salty poor people giving a game they will never play a zero because they are jealous they already bought ps4 or xbox and are too poor to afford to play the best game of all time. buy a pc and get a switch you srubs....
  91. nuevocharrua
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    Juego imprescindible , te gusto o no los Zelda.
    Este tipo de juegos , con esta calidad, con este nivel de perfección , aparece cada 20 años.
    Pocos juegos pueden lograr tanta profundidad y libertad al mismo tiempo.
  92. warisvafa
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic. Just play it and you will remember it for the rest of your life. The music are amazing. The gameplay is amazing. And there is so much to do, even after the 50 hour campaign
  93. ethanfel
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Simply put, best game i have ever played. It's immense, hard, don't take the player for stupid, nearly no gps quest, you have to think.

    I deeply hope that this king inspire other openworld maker to remove gps quest from their series (bethesda, bioware, cd projekt i'm looking at you).
  94. leonardo2360
    Sep 17, 2017
    10
    este juego es el mejor zelda que e jugado jamas pense que un zelda superaria a twilight princess que para mi era el mejor zelda jugar este juego es como si estuvieses dentro de el es una maravilla todos sus apartados.
  95. Jorge1962
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    Melhor game de todos os tempos. Vale a pena comprar um Nintendo Switch só para jogar Zelda Breath of the Wild. Nintendo voltou com força total. Melhor Zelda que eu ja joguei.Jogo do Ano.
  96. tsmasher1000
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    First of all do not be alarmed by the difference in critic score and user score. That is merely salty fanboys who don't have a life and probably weren't even born when the classics were around. That being said, this is one good game.

    Let's get the negatives out of the way first because there's very little of them: The graphics and textures look a little sloppy and the framerate dips    First of all do not be alarmed by the difference in critic score and user score. That is merely salty fanboys who don't have a life and probably weren't even born when the classics were around. That being said, this is one good game.

    Let's get the negatives out of the way first because there's very little of them: The graphics and textures look a little sloppy and the framerate dips (though not very often). That's all of the negatives.

    Now for the positives: The innovation in this game is quite astounding. I've played the Witcher 3, the Dark Souls series, Skyrim, and Grand Theft Auto IV (but not V), and this game has definitely a new feeling to it. When I play the other open world games, it feels like I have great scenery, but I am always limited by something. It was a little disappointing at times to feel like I was limited. Perhaps I can get over to that mountain, but there's no reason to really do it, and often I actually can't climb that mountain. Perhaps it's too steep or there's an invisible wall. In the case of Zelda however, there is the feeling that not only can I reach that mountain, but I can interact with it too. I can approach things however I would like and not only does it work, but it rewards you for it. That gameplay mechanic in of itself gives an incredible feeling and sense of awe. I can climb (almost) any surface, but I must be prepared to do so. Just having the tools isn't enough; you have to have the brains as well. To be quite honest,

    I did not enjoy Skyrim or the Witcher 3 as much as people hyped them up to be, and perhaps that is my own fault with my expectations. However, even with my expectations hardened, I felt Zelda made me respect that world and respected me. This game will allow you to do almost anything you want; the whole environment is interactable in some way or form (and yes I literally mean EVERYTHING. See that tree, you can cut it. The grass you can burn it, etc.), but if you are not prepared for it, you will be knocked down. I will not spoil the game too much, but all I can say is that the gameplay is truly incredible.

    Now onto graphics. The graphics were the only part of the experience that was not out of this world. There were some bluriness, pop in, and frame rate issues (though the last one is rare). However, that being said this is a VERY good looking game. I often found myself marveling on how I felt like I was playing a Studio Ghibli film. Though the resolution may not be the best, the artstyle is incredible and truly beautiful (which matters more to me) and the slight hit in resolution and texture quality was not bothersome. The artstyle makes the world feel incredibly alive and is incredibly beautiful. Even in this category, Zelda Breath of the Wild seems to excel if you can forgive some minor downsides.

    Next is sound. Though there are not much music, I must say the amount there is, it only added to my immersion in the game. I was initially disappointed when I heard that there would be less focus on music in this Zelda. Every Zelda comes with a classic soundtrack and hearing that there would be less of that in this one was somewhat disheartening. However, I take that back now that I've played the game. I actually prefer it this way. The game is so immersive that any overworld music, that was not the delicate sounds of simple piano that sometimes plays in the background, would have been immersion-breaking. You are so invested in what you are trying to do that simple overworld music may break you out of the experience. The sounds themselves are very impressive. You realize when there is something amiss in the atmosphere, or when you hear a sound you recognize it for what it is. It is very well-synced to the world.

    For the last one, story. I am not going to spoil this game. It's not just a game, it's an experience and only my 5th 10/10 ever since I started gaming in 1996 (for reference the other four are Zelda OoT, Metroid Prime, Resident Evil 4, and Chrono Trigger). So, just hear this; I found the story to be good and mature and only helped to increase my immersion and enjoyment of the game.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is truly something special. It's a masterclass game, an instant classic, a game that we will be talking about many years down the line. The world that this game takes place in feels truly alive; it is a game that will continue living on as one of the greats and is truly a legend.    … Expand
  97. awholenother
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    this game has a scary hold on me. if you are a hater, i hope you will read this as something informative. it is absolutely a mistake to pass on this game due to some notion that you are on the other team -- don't be dumb.

    so, last night i had read about a better way to manage my food inventory. for the first time in 2 weeks, i wasn't really feeling like playing, but i went in with just    this game has a scary hold on me. if you are a hater, i hope you will read this as something informative. it is absolutely a mistake to pass on this game due to some notion that you are on the other team -- don't be dumb.

    so, last night i had read about a better way to manage my food inventory. for the first time in 2 weeks, i wasn't really feeling like playing, but i went in with just the idea of collecting some fruit and roasting it.

    and then it started.

    i warped to one of two areas on the map i had not revealed the map to, where i had previously failed to find some important location of the game. i got a horse from the stable and rode it. eventually i found the orange glow of a shrine and followed it. as i got close, i saw that shrine was right next to another stable. a guy at the stable invited me to try to break his record time in a horse obstacle course. i tried that about ten times and gave up.

    there was a girl at the stable, and she gave me the information i had been looking for -- she pointed me to that important location i had failed to find before. so let me try to convey to you a common feeling throughout this game: there i was, and the obvious thing to do was to just get in the shrine, but somehow something even more awesome had been thrown at me. i was torn, and decided to go to the important location. unexpectedly, there was a guardian along the way, so suddently i had to run with this laser pointed at me.

    whew, arrived at the location. there they told me i'd get something cool if i could bring the blue light from a hill all the way to the furnace outside. as i said, i still didn't have the map to the region, so i couldn't just look up the hill. i climbed the location, and sure enough from up there i could see the tower for the region. time to glide to it. along the way there was a third stable, and someone gave me a quest that it turns out i had already done, so that got checked off the list. got one of my three horses from the stable and rode the rest of the way. arrived close to the tower. some powerful enemies around, so i was careful. but, since i had beaten one of the divine beasts, i had a power-up that makes climbing so fast that enemies can't even aim their lasers. so, at last, map unlocked.

    so now i knew where the hill was. rode to it, found the blue light. now here is how messed up this quest is. you need to carry the lit torch to the important location. but anything you do will extinguish the flame -- running, gliding, riding the horse, drawing the bow, drawing any melee weapon other than the torch, breaking the torch by beating monsters with it, and even accidentally walking somewhere a little too steep, because you automatically start climbing with your hands. so what you have to do is walk from one place to the other through a path littered with monsters.

    but then i realized there were lamps along the way. you can light them with the blue light, then draw a sword, kill the monsters around you, then draw the torch, light it and move on. so not that impossible, but exhilarating. the last enemy in your path is that guardian from before, and you have to dodge the laser without running. phew, awesome. i made it.

    so finally i go back to the first stable and solve that shrine. then i say, **** it, let's try to locate a memory by just looking at the picture. meaning i would recognize a landmark from a picture and try to find the exact point on the enormous map where one would have that exact view of that landmark. that was a very interesting process, and something i had never done before. i tried to line things up; i knew, by how much my view was off, that there should be a lake to the left with an island in the middle. looked at the map, and there it was. glided to it. landed on the island, where a ****ing rock formation woke up to reveal it was a rock monster. not in the mood for that **** so i swam fast and found the shiny place on the shore. was rewarded with a nice cut scene with overacting princess zelda.

    so that was 7 hours after i just sat down to sort my food inventory. i never, ever do this with games. i'm 80 hours in and feel like i've done maybe 30% of the content i intend to do. 70 shrines and 80% of dungeons left to go.    … Expand
  98. jjakub
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is Nintendo! They've done it again! Captivating adventure, unforgettable experience. Lost for words to fully express the way this game makes a player feel. It is unique and you need to find out for yourself what makes it so. An instant classic, no two ways about it.
  99. wiiroy
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Notice how, of the 1,948 user reviews under an 8/10, only 35 of them were written after 2 days had passed since the game came out. Those are fraudulent reviews, those people didn't even play the game. I've been playing pretty much non-stop for 9 days now and can say that I'm ALMOST ready to give a balanced review of the game. It's that big, and that deep. Just about every user review madeNotice how, of the 1,948 user reviews under an 8/10, only 35 of them were written after 2 days had passed since the game came out. Those are fraudulent reviews, those people didn't even play the game. I've been playing pretty much non-stop for 9 days now and can say that I'm ALMOST ready to give a balanced review of the game. It's that big, and that deep. Just about every user review made after 3 days passed since release has given it an 8, 9, or perfect 10.

    What I can say is that the ~40hours I've put in so far have blown me away. This game has created a new league of open-world games. A new freedom of play unmatched anywhere. You have total freedom, you can do anything, go anywhere, you can fight the final boss straight away if you're game enough (I tried and got whooped). The combat is deep and challenging. The puzzles are clever, and they make you feel even more clever. The possibilities of play in the physics engine are seemingly endless, with only the players own creativity to limit them.

    The story is incredibly touching, making me tear up on many occasions. It has a perfect mix of mystery and progress, without being overbearing on the player's freedom. The world is astonishingly beautiful, I say that without exaggeration. I feel like I spend half my time gawking at sunrises, sunsets, epic vistas, or even simply the reflection of the sun on rained-on grass as it gently sways in the breeze while cloud shadows snake across the landscape.

    There is always something mysterious in the distance compelling you to explore. It's a world evidently designed by perfectionists. But to get there, you need to think about how to survive in the wilderness. If a lightning-storm comes - hide from conductive metal. If it's too wet to climb a cliff - find shelter, build a fire, and wait for clear skies. Or else go hunting, foraging and cook meals or brew potions to prepare. Go catch a faster horse, name it and build your bond with it so it will better obey you. The gameplay feels infinitely deep, and all of it is fun.

    This is an open-world game, an open-sky game, a survival game, an exploration game, an adventure game, a role-playing game, a puzzle game, a fighting game, an artistic game, It excites you, challenges you, rewards you, makes you laugh, makes you cry, and makes you think. It's the best game I've ever played. It's the ultimate game and it absolutely deserves it's critical acclaim.    … Expand
  100. dwightpowder
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    im a huuuge playstation fan...but always had nintendo at my heart...i got a switch and zelda...loved it so much i went n got the wii u version for collectors purpose because of the small print run...instead of getting horizon zero dawn or neir automata 2 games ive been pumped for a long time...that should say enough how good zelda really is if u love open world games and zelda
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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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