The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. bernera
    Aug 4, 2018
    10
    The best of zelda game in decade, great history graphics fisics and more , wonderful game!
  2. vinicius77777
    Aug 3, 2018
    10
    Esse jogo ficou incrível, gente o mestre Miyamoto sempre consegue levar nossas emoções e experiencia ao limite. O jogo conta com uma história incrível, gráficos lindos, linda trilha sonora, áudio original disponível, personagens ótimos e um vasto universo que por sinal foi o melhor feito até hoje. Arigato Nintendo sama.

    NOTAS HISTÓRIA: 10 JOGABILIDADE: 10 UNIVERSO: 10 TRILHA SONORA:    Esse jogo ficou incrível, gente o mestre Miyamoto sempre consegue levar nossas emoções e experiencia ao limite. O jogo conta com uma história incrível, gráficos lindos, linda trilha sonora, áudio original disponível, personagens ótimos e um vasto universo que por sinal foi o melhor feito até hoje. Arigato Nintendo sama.

    NOTAS
    HISTÓRIA: 10
    JOGABILIDADE: 10
    UNIVERSO: 10
    TRILHA SONORA: 10
    NOTA FINAL: 10    … Expand
  3. RobGaiden
    Aug 3, 2018
    10
    An amazing game from start to end, discover all the subtle mechanics and details of this bast world has been one the best videogame experiences of my life. Everyone should play it
  4. Detorded
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. I don't need to tell you to buy this game if you have a Switch, because chances are you already have. However if for some absurd reason you own a Switch and don't have this game, you may find this review helpful. This is by far the most ambitious game Nintendo has ever created in my opinion. I was never into Zelda games before this, however this gameThis game is an absolute masterpiece. I don't need to tell you to buy this game if you have a Switch, because chances are you already have. However if for some absurd reason you own a Switch and don't have this game, you may find this review helpful. This is by far the most ambitious game Nintendo has ever created in my opinion. I was never into Zelda games before this, however this game is so vastly different than its predecessors that you don't need to be a Zelda fan to enjoy it. I'd place this game closer to an Elder Scrolls title than an actual Zelda game. At its core, this game strives on exploration. The map is gigantic and diverse, as each section of the map covers a different kind of climate region. You can scale tall and snowy mountains, to a blazing hot volcano, to peaceful forests and even harsh deserts. It is certainly difficult to get bored while sightseeing throughout Hyrule. The main story is very flexible as you can take it at your own pace and do it in whichever order you want, the side quests aren't as amazing as everything else as they are mainly mere fetch quests, however there are a few of them which still find a way to engage the player. For example, this game relies heavily on puzzles. If you dislike puzzles in games, you're in for a rough patch. Almost every dungeon consists of puzzles (whether that be extremely easy ones or more challenging ones). This game certainly doesn't hold back, and once you leave the Great Plateau (starting area) you're practically on your own. You can be one-shot by enemies and your low stamina can either drown you or send you falling off a mountain. You are on your own in the wild and you need to rely on pure skill to progress and become stronger. While the main story is incredibly fun in regards to the four divine beasts, the overall plot falls a bit short. It's not that interesting and there are many other games that top it if you're looking for a good story. However I think the developers knew BOTW's core wasn't aligned with story, but exploration and freedom; I can tell you they nailed it. There are other minor flaws with this game but the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. This is currently the best game on the Switch.… Expand
  5. witchercreed
    Jul 30, 2018
    5
    Прикол в том что игра классная но ее слишком переоценили.Сюжет слишком прост и зауряден,а диалоги неинтересны от мазки типа: эта классика не оправдывает ее с такими оценками она должна быть как минимум на уровне the last of us не меньше.Может боевая система здесь классная,нет она простая ничем не выделяющейся.Не понимаю почему но а гамме они здесь точно не думали как и в Assasin's creedПрикол в том что игра классная но ее слишком переоценили.Сюжет слишком прост и зауряден,а диалоги неинтересны от мазки типа: эта классика не оправдывает ее с такими оценками она должна быть как минимум на уровне the last of us не меньше.Может боевая система здесь классная,нет она простая ничем не выделяющейся.Не понимаю почему но а гамме они здесь точно не думали как и в Assasin's creed Origins,все слишком кислотное. Единственное что меня заинтересовала это взаимодействие с миром,поджигание стрел,рубля деревьев,сильный ветер.Игра просто дает тебе мир и говорит делай что хочешь что-та типа fallout 4.Покупать ли Nintendo switch ради нее,да покупайте но не видитесь на оценки… Expand
  6. xenoage17
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    Simply fantastic, my first zelda play, i was mesmerized with game background and so much things to do. Not only the story is simple and delivers a message, but what is most amazing the shrine missions; not a most are very different in what tactics and skills you need in order to clear them. I also loved collecting outfits.
  7. solupro
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    best my like,Ignore the Sony and Microsoft fanboys coming on here to rate it 0 to put the user score down. SAD. This game is a MASTERPIECE. Grow up and appreciate the best games. Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft do not care about you. You are just a random customer, don't be so overly weird and passionate. The Last of Us and Breath of the Wild are the only 2 games I'd give a full 10 out of 10best my like,Ignore the Sony and Microsoft fanboys coming on here to rate it 0 to put the user score down. SAD. This game is a MASTERPIECE. Grow up and appreciate the best games. Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft do not care about you. You are just a random customer, don't be so overly weird and passionate. The Last of Us and Breath of the Wild are the only 2 games I'd give a full 10 out of 10 so far this decade.… Expand
  8. Aridos
    Jul 28, 2018
    8
    This game is great, not perfect, but great.
    There's no avoiding people have been praising this game left and right as the perfect Zelda game, but it's not there yet.
    The game is definitely amazing, what with your really fun open exploration that really IS exploration, and not just moving over a similar spot over and over again that expands endlessly like in other games. The game forces    This game is great, not perfect, but great.
    There's no avoiding people have been praising this game left and right as the perfect Zelda game, but it's not there yet.
    The game is definitely amazing, what with your really fun open exploration that really IS exploration, and not just moving over a similar spot over and over again that expands endlessly like in other games.
    The game forces you to craft accordingly, get rupees and challenge you with some puzzles that include basic puzzle-stuff with physics one. The Shrines are very fun, and challenging, and can really stretch your imagination to pick at some of the more far-out ones, but...
    Some are really out there and not really a challenge at all, they're just time wasters- if I know what to do and the game is just fighting against me, this is not fun.
    The thing about crafting however is that what you do with each object specifically is buried by text, I wish they'd made it clear what goes in an Elixir, what goes in a regular Stew and what goes in BOTH. Yes, I get that being vague and trial-and-error is suppose to give the sense that you're starting up confused and alone in the world, but... why write it down in the description then? Why not just let the player experiment completely on their own? Don't half-and-half me Nintendo.
    The fighting is solid and fluid. However, the controller is clunky and doesn't work well with it. Reaction time has some delay to it that I never got used to even after a long time with the game, and making the crouch button sensitive on the movement was not a good idea because when things get tense and I want to run real fast, I don't want to end up crouch-walking.
    The weapon selection in the game is awesome. However, this is limited by two factors- the durability system is bad, and instead of making you slowly refine and select the best weapons in the game and feel like a badass by the end of it, you hoard a few weapons for bosses and use crap ones for the rest of the encounters in fear they'll break. So it's more management than anything.
    When you do find a really rare, powerful, awesome looking weapon, and go 'Yes!' you then feel annoyed when you realize the next two enemies you'll use that weapon will end up breaking the weapon and that extra mile you went in the Shrine to get it was all for naught.
    The story is there, it makes you feel like these are actually people living in a kind of disjointed world, while not shoving text in your face all of the time, you want to look for lore? Go ahead and read diaries, you don't want to? Then just kill the big monsters and save the world, Zelda? Who's that? I'm just here to slay stuff and get rupees.

    The game will often surprise and have fun with you at every turn, and at the same time it'll be obtuse and unexplained at other junctures. It'll try to give you the mindset of experimenting with what you have, and at the same time present you with really limited options or just punish you for trying something out there and the physics, controls and general environment will be working against you.

    The game is fun, but the huge potential it has and the fact it has such a trouble fulfilling it because of some really weird choices turns me to give it a less than perfect score... too bad.    … Expand
  9. WolfLink303
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you don't like this game then you suck! first starting up my game, walking out of the shrine of resurrection it was the 2nd best feeling I have ever felt. then at the very end, my blood pumping while fighting calamity Gannon. and the best feeling I ever felt was defeating dark beast Gannon! there are no words to describe this game but it is and will remain for some time, the world's best game!… Expand
  10. Gohax
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    So i finished the game finally and now after pouring so much hours into the game i can finally review it and i just want to say this game definitely deserves the game of the year award i loved this game the second i started playing the atmosphere the music the freedom the game never holds your hand and just releases you to the world you can finish the game in an hour by just walking toSo i finished the game finally and now after pouring so much hours into the game i can finally review it and i just want to say this game definitely deserves the game of the year award i loved this game the second i started playing the atmosphere the music the freedom the game never holds your hand and just releases you to the world you can finish the game in an hour by just walking to the final boss you can never finish it because you can just wonder off and do your thing or you can talk to people and have a great time it doesn't matter you can do whatever you want the game physics are so realistic and basically imagination is your limit yes some people say the weapon breaking system is stupid but actually its not because this game has so much weapons that it doesn't matter if you brake yours you can always get another one
    I really don't want to spoil this game and explain stuff because i want you the reader to experience this game as you like not and not like i did so i do recommend this game and its worth every penny of your money and my final score to this game is a 10/10 a must have game you should definitely get it because i had so much fun with it    … Expand
  11. maniaka
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    This is the very best game you can buy with Switch! Good job to the devs who made it. Amazing DLC too
  12. 5FiVE
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    This is the most impressive game that I have ever seen in my life. I have a time of 205 hours of this game. So I’m pretty sure that I have a good grasp on this game. This is a masterpiece and in my opinion, better than Ocarina of Time. Overall, the game is a great experience and an essential for single player users and people who want to explore a vast world; this is the game for you. EvenThis is the most impressive game that I have ever seen in my life. I have a time of 205 hours of this game. So I’m pretty sure that I have a good grasp on this game. This is a masterpiece and in my opinion, better than Ocarina of Time. Overall, the game is a great experience and an essential for single player users and people who want to explore a vast world; this is the game for you. Even for Zelda old fans, I wish they could see what the series have made up to this date. Thank you for reading my review.… Expand
  13. dmtrlbdv
    Jul 19, 2018
    6
    many many things.... but boring. Avery time I am trying to play I see : "run, run, run.... fight, puzzle.... run, run, run...."
  14. SuperStephen
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    the Best and most thought provoking game that I have had the pleasure of experiencing , the starts a little slow and you may have to invest a couple hours to realize this games potential and I feel like a lot of the bad reviews are from people who simply don’t have the patience for games of this make , the graphics are lovely and really impressive considering the size and detailing putthe Best and most thought provoking game that I have had the pleasure of experiencing , the starts a little slow and you may have to invest a couple hours to realize this games potential and I feel like a lot of the bad reviews are from people who simply don’t have the patience for games of this make , the graphics are lovely and really impressive considering the size and detailing put into the world I was totally engrossed in this game from start to finish there’s always something to do and some of the best moments I had came from wandering around the map discovering the regions and climbing towers it’s so easy to get lost in a real great way for hours off of a whim! This game has it all.… Expand
  15. hime
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    Я не умею писать отзывы, но к этой игре попытаюсь.
    Когда я только получил игру, я думал, что это очередной оверхайп, который меня разочарует, но поиграв в неё подольше я понял, что был неправ.
    Начну с сюжета: его очень мало, но он интересный, а персонажи живые. Мир: Окружение живое и красивое, каждая локация имеет свои черты, которыми она запоминается. Много святилищ, каждое из которых    Я не умею писать отзывы, но к этой игре попытаюсь.
    Когда я только получил игру, я думал, что это очередной оверхайп, который меня разочарует, но поиграв в неё подольше я понял, что был неправ.
    Начну с сюжета: его очень мало, но он интересный, а персонажи живые.
    Мир: Окружение живое и красивое, каждая локация имеет свои черты, которыми она запоминается. Много святилищ, каждое из которых содержит уникальную головоломку, много секреток и просто интересных мест.
    Враги: Боссы могли быть посложнее, лагери бокоблинов могли бы содержать награду получше. Зато Левры просто прекрасны, бои с ними - это всегда интересно и насыщено, но сложно и опасно.

    Этот мир просто интересно исследовать, он дарит тот дух приключения, который был в детстве, когда в деревне ты уходил на целый день исследовать окрестности.    … Expand
  16. Helios980
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    It`s really awe-inspiring how good this game is. Breath of the Wild`s modus operandi is using simple tools to accomplish tasks, and boy, does it work. The revolutionary engine allows for players to create their own creative solutions to puzzles, and the game gives the player the tools necessary to really explore the massive world. Breath of the Wild`s Hyrule is so vast that it trulyIt`s really awe-inspiring how good this game is. Breath of the Wild`s modus operandi is using simple tools to accomplish tasks, and boy, does it work. The revolutionary engine allows for players to create their own creative solutions to puzzles, and the game gives the player the tools necessary to really explore the massive world. Breath of the Wild`s Hyrule is so vast that it truly deserves the title of "nearly infinite". The size of the world isn`t the only thing Breath of the Wild has going for it, though; the puzzles are stimulating, the combat is thrilling (and allows for innovation on the part of the player), the art style is gorgeous, and the voice acting is spotless. Without a doubt, this is the best singleplayer game I have ever played, and possibly will ever play.… Expand
  17. IlCyborg
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    Not the perfect game,but very close. The story is refreshing an feels new compared to classic Zelda games. The world feels HUGE and every view is breathtaking, Graphics are nice and colorful. Characters are funny and interesting, bosses are challenging but fair... 10/10
  18. HSuke
    Jul 16, 2018
    6
    This is barely a Zelda game. It's way too long and has more in common with Oblivion/Skyrim than with the Metroidvania exploration and backtracking that's been crucial in previous Zelda games. The puzzles are much shorter and more bland. It's a really dumbed-down, open-world adventure game that decided to cripple its puzzle aspect.
  19. Sunfalk
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    I think breath of the wild was one of the best zelda game, WAY BETTER THAN Mario odyssey. I had a Very good over 300H of fun!!
  20. Alsethe2nd
    Jul 15, 2018
    9
    This game is Amazing! I know a lot of people will not see this review but if you have somehow got a switch and do not own this game... what are you doing! At first the game brings you in with a quick tutorial Island, but it doesn't feel like a tutorial once you are out of the shrine of Resurrection, the game lets you explore, but as soon as you do something new an icon comes up that tellsThis game is Amazing! I know a lot of people will not see this review but if you have somehow got a switch and do not own this game... what are you doing! At first the game brings you in with a quick tutorial Island, but it doesn't feel like a tutorial once you are out of the shrine of Resurrection, the game lets you explore, but as soon as you do something new an icon comes up that tells you how to do something with that item other than that the game mechanics are shown through NPC, sometimes talking to them will teach a new move like parry. This is great in my opinion as it means when you are playing the game again you aren't bothered by a long tutorial stage which really adds to the replay ability. Although some say otherwise, the music in this game is really incredible, it gives a great sense of atmosphere which you need in a game, as soon as you hear the guardian music you heart starts bumping, you need to defend yourself, or when you're in a stable the calm music allows you to relax the game lets you know you're safe. The variety provided by this big open world lets you replay the whole game over and over and still find new things, it also gives the players multiple choices, you could either run straight to the final boss, free the divine beast then beat the final boss or just never beat the final boss, its up to the player which makes this game really special. There is a surprisingly large variety of enemies with the lynels being my favourite as they are challenging, and give the player a sense of power, like they could defeat anything once you've beaten them. My only nit-pick with the game is the unsatisfying ending which I will not spoil but the boss fight is quite underwhelming and although challenging for a player who doesn't really know the controls is easier than a lynel for any seasoned player. But the sheer extent of variety and re-play ability is enough to make this one of my favourite games of all time.… Expand
  21. Yisumi
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego, mecánicas muy bien elaboradas, el ambiente totalmente inmersivo, la apuesta de un cambio radical es algo a tomar en cuenta viendo el pasado de la saga, si bien me gustaban mucho las mazmorras antiguas esta nueva apuesta también la considero un acierto. en general lo considero una de sus mejores entregas.
  22. MkSLee
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    A stunning work of art. Even after over a hundred hours in the game, I still discover new places and treasures within the game. Definitely one of my favorite titles of all time.
  23. Smay
    Jul 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now now I love this game with all my heart but the thing that stops it from being perfect is the story. Now I have gotten all 12 memories and I still haven't learned much about the champions such as mipha,revali,urbosa and the goron but I forgot his name. I would of loved to have learned more about the characters and at the end what really annoys me is how all Zelda asks you do you really remember me, but that's my own opinion. This game has amazing music, absolutely beautiful graphics/stunning visuals. I love how all 120 shrines (plus 4 with the dlc) are all unique in their own way, to were even the tests of strength are different since one you have to go behind stone pillars and a different one you have to use cryoris or magnesis.The game is so fun you don't notice how much the developers put into this game unless you've finished every shrine done all 900 korok puzzles gotten all the memories and all the side quests. You can even surf with your Shield! I personally love the combat since you can use so many different arrows there are 3 different types of weapons one handed, spears and two handed weapons which each having different charged attacks.To wrap this up the experience I had with this game was amazing and my favorite game of 2017.… Expand
  24. rachillustrate
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild not only feels vast in the scale of its map, but also in adventure and discovery, having new exciting things to find at every turn. The world is immersive and provides so much to explore. One of the strongest elements in the game are the “memories” you find throughout your journey. These provide back-story, context, character development, and an overall strongerBreath of the Wild not only feels vast in the scale of its map, but also in adventure and discovery, having new exciting things to find at every turn. The world is immersive and provides so much to explore. One of the strongest elements in the game are the “memories” you find throughout your journey. These provide back-story, context, character development, and an overall stronger connection to the world. Breath of the Wild also showcases Zelda in her strongest form, being a far more developed character than ever before in the series. I felt strongly connected to her and her struggle, which provided a more satisfying end-game. Furthermore, the world is absolutely breathtaking, and the character designs are beautiful and bold.

    One mistake I think the game makes is the implementation of breakable weapons. This added unnecessary anxiety as I began avoiding enemies to avoid wasting my best weapons. In such an exploration-driven world, it’s a shame to feel restricted only because of your equipment's mortality. The master sword eases this pain slightly, however, I still completed the game with an entire arsenal of weapons I was too afraid to waste.

    In the end, Breath of the Wild revolutionizes its franchise with THE best Legend of Zelda game to date.    … Expand
  25. NickSlyCooper
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    There is a lot to this game indeed, but really in my opinion the thing that takes the cake is Zelda's big personality. The story didn't need to be good, but Zelda carries Link and Squad.
  26. MistofIga
    Jul 8, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've had this game less than 2 weeks but have already sunk a lot of hours into it. While I don't think it deserves a perfect 10/10, it is certainly a highly polished labour of love. The only reason I decided to give a review (and such a high one at that) is because, after completing dozens of shrines and powering up my heart pieces amd stamina wheel, I finally entered my first Divine Beast (Ruta the elephant) and it all started to make sense. The shrines were teaching me the exact type of lateral thinking I would need to survive and thrive in this world. There was such a satisfying feeling of progression.
    And there were a few other things that pleasantly surprised me. At first I was also irritated like many others with the weapons breaking. But it added a level of difficulty that I think the game might have needed to prevent it from being too easy. I now hope this feature appears more often in 3rd person open world games with melee combat! (but maybe with a little longer shelf life for the weapons if I'm being honest).
    I also like the freedom of deciding how I'll tackle Ganon. Too many games are hand holdy nowadays and this game gave me a very warm return to console gaming. If you own a Wii U or Switch this game is a no brainer purchase. Get it!    … Expand
  27. phoamsw0rd13
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    This game strays a bit too far from what made Zelda great in the past to be truly great itself. The addition of a couple really frustrating mechanics, such as your weapons constantly breaking, and an incredibly lackluster story almost push this game into "suck" territory. Yet I found I couldn't put this game down. There's just something so addictive about the way this game has beenThis game strays a bit too far from what made Zelda great in the past to be truly great itself. The addition of a couple really frustrating mechanics, such as your weapons constantly breaking, and an incredibly lackluster story almost push this game into "suck" territory. Yet I found I couldn't put this game down. There's just something so addictive about the way this game has been designed. It knows how to entice you while still keeping you from ever feeling truly satisfied, thus you'll find yourself continually coming back for more as I did.… Expand
  28. Da3_who_knows
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    I guess all the negative reviews were written by Sony-boys who have not played a single minute in this game. The gameplay is amazing. I have spent more than 200 hours playing this game and I enjoyed every minute of it. I have completed every side quest and upgraded every armor set available. I found all 120 shrines and OH MY GOD it was simply great. This game is flawless and stunning. TheI guess all the negative reviews were written by Sony-boys who have not played a single minute in this game. The gameplay is amazing. I have spent more than 200 hours playing this game and I enjoyed every minute of it. I have completed every side quest and upgraded every armor set available. I found all 120 shrines and OH MY GOD it was simply great. This game is flawless and stunning. The only thing I was kind of disappointed with was music. In my opinion it was too simple. As for the rest (characters, game design, gameplay, storyline, difficulty etc) it was simply flawless. I have played all the GOTY award nominees and with no doubt this one is the best.… Expand
  29. Loo_oo
    Jul 4, 2018
    9
    9 car ce jeu n'est pas parfait ! L'open world est tout juste magnifique mais pour moi il manque 2 points importants qui ont fait le succès de la série :
    - les dongeons, qui constituent la mythologie d'Hyrule !
    - les thèmes musicaux trop minimalistes (qui se souvient d'une musique de cet opus ? par contre, tout le monde se souvient de la musique de A Link To the Past sur Super NES...)    9 car ce jeu n'est pas parfait ! L'open world est tout juste magnifique mais pour moi il manque 2 points importants qui ont fait le succès de la série :
    - les dongeons, qui constituent la mythologie d'Hyrule !
    - les thèmes musicaux trop minimalistes (qui se souvient d'une musique de cet opus ? par contre, tout le monde se souvient de la musique de A Link To the Past sur Super NES...)

    Ce que j'ai aimé (+) :
    - L'Open World (immense, varié, magique)
    - Les cheveaux
    - La physique exceptionnelle qui devient une référence dans l'industrie vidéoludique
    - La variété des tenues & armes.
    - Le système de crafting

    Ce que je n'ai pas aimé (-) :
    - Où sont les donjons ? Les temples (trop nombreux à mon goût) n'apportent rien à l'aventure.
    - Les armes qui se cassent trop souvent. Du moins, je pense qu'à partir d'un certain niveau d'arme celles-ci devraient être incassables
    - Les musiques "sans saveur"... c'est plutôt fade, vous ne la chantonnerez pas !    … Expand
  30. h0st
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    One of the best Games I have ever played. The Open World is beautiful and interesting. I also like the idea of Cutscenes and the voice that special characters have.
  31. FredSchwen
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Do you wanna play the most beautiful and largest open world ? then this is the game you don't wanna miss. The game is huge, and yet dense with so much to do in this large, open-world.This game really show the true power of the new Nintendo switch. Breath of the Wild is a hit just like Ocarina of Time did back in its day. This game is essential for anyone and everyone to own and play. IDo you wanna play the most beautiful and largest open world ? then this is the game you don't wanna miss. The game is huge, and yet dense with so much to do in this large, open-world.This game really show the true power of the new Nintendo switch. Breath of the Wild is a hit just like Ocarina of Time did back in its day. This game is essential for anyone and everyone to own and play. I will spend at least 100 hours in this game and you will start over and over. This is the type of game you'll find yourself playing in ten years.… Expand
  32. P0T4T0_AIM
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    I was never a fan of Zelda, or most Nintendo games before I played Breath of the Wild on my Switch. When I bought my Switch, Breath of the Wild was the first game got for it, and gosh was it worth it. I'd played a couple of open-world games before, like Just Cause 2 & 3, but nothing of the size and detail of Breath of the Wild.

    When you first start the introduction to the game, took me    I was never a fan of Zelda, or most Nintendo games before I played Breath of the Wild on my Switch. When I bought my Switch, Breath of the Wild was the first game got for it, and gosh was it worth it. I'd played a couple of open-world games before, like Just Cause 2 & 3, but nothing of the size and detail of Breath of the Wild.

    When you first start the introduction to the game, took me a good hour or two to complete, the game tells you everything you need to know that's in the game. If you haven't unlocked something yet, it at least signals that there is something there that can be used. After the introduction, you get to set out into the Breath of the Wild world and are free to play as you please. You can follow some guides given to you to help you progress the story, but you really don't have to.

    The unique and beautiful art style of Breath of the Wild is so awesome to see and it makes the game look so much more inviting and fun.

    My time playing Breath of the Wild was filled with pure joy and excitement. I loved exploring new regions of the world and unlocking new quests, weapons, armour and more. I couldn't recommend this game enough for anyone even slightly interested.    … Expand
  33. mamadoux
    Jun 29, 2018
    9
    My only complaint for this game was the amount of times I had to wait for the Master Sword to recharge and how often my weapons broke.
  34. Ilboss
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    Amazing open world, Amazing combat, Amazing Puzzles, Amazing story (But Trash Final boss), Amazing characters, I found myself spending 150 hours in this game and regret nothing.
  35. SwitchC137
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    Fantastic open world game that old fans and new fans will love. One of the best if not the best Zelda games ever made.
  36. Terracraft
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    This Is Great Because You Get To Travel But It Takes To Long To Load But When You Realize Its Loading The Whole Map (Not Shrines And Dungeons) Then You Will Be Amazed That The Switch Can Handle It Very Good But Since You Have To Go Very Slow Or Fast Theres No In Between
  37. DiamondShadows9
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    This game is great. It is really fun and even if you don't like Zelda you can probably still have fun with this amazing game. It has so much to do and there are two endings. I would rate this a 10/10 but seeing since this game needs you to buy DLCs to get the entire experience it lowers my review points to 9. Honestly a game with DLC most of the time doesn't really deserve a 10. EspeciallyThis game is great. It is really fun and even if you don't like Zelda you can probably still have fun with this amazing game. It has so much to do and there are two endings. I would rate this a 10/10 but seeing since this game needs you to buy DLCs to get the entire experience it lowers my review points to 9. Honestly a game with DLC most of the time doesn't really deserve a 10. Especially since Nintendo doesn't really have DLC in their main series' e.g: Kirby, Mario and even Legend of Zelda (until breath of the wild)… Expand
  38. somebody123
    Jun 27, 2018
    5
    The trailers will have you believe that this is a the ultimate Zelda game, but through my experience, this is one of the loneliest Zelda games I've ever played. Unlike in Ocarina of Time where I could almost remember every Zelda NPC, I could only ever remember a few characters from this Zelda game. The games music is also a huge disappointment in my opinion because for the most part, thereThe trailers will have you believe that this is a the ultimate Zelda game, but through my experience, this is one of the loneliest Zelda games I've ever played. Unlike in Ocarina of Time where I could almost remember every Zelda NPC, I could only ever remember a few characters from this Zelda game. The games music is also a huge disappointment in my opinion because for the most part, there is no music. Unlike previous games that have the iconic Zelda theme while you travel, this games traveling music is either the wind or slow piano music. This is just my opinion but I have huge mixed feelings about this game, especially since I love Ocarina of Time and Link to the Past. But I can't help but feel like this game is lacking the charm and personality that I grown to love in Zelda games.… Expand
  39. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    There is no game in this world that makes you feel more adventurous than this game.
  40. IanLeBruce
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    The game is a masterpiece, on par with Ocarina of Time (one of the greatest games of all time). Probably good enough to justify buying a Switch in itself. It's that good.
  41. Sondreino
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    The game is massive and it still feels alive with birds flying around and other animals running around. The exploration in this game is amazing. You can Finn shrines all over the place and korok seeds. The 4 doungeons are fun to go through and not to tedius. The story is pretty interesting, but not everyone will enjoy it therefore it´s great that the story isn´t mandatory
  42. Ricdrocr
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    No Merecemos este juego, tan solo es Hermoso Merece una Critica de 90 como mínimo, pero hay muchos que tan solo quieren verlo venirse abajo
  43. Plaidmandrew
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Taking Legend of Zelda in a new direction, Nintendo has made a beautiful game. The gameplay, art style, and all the mechanics work together to create a stunning game that outshines the rest of the Zelda series.
  44. WizardOfBangkok
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Quite possibly the greatest game made to date. An absolute must for any gamer. 10/10.
    Huge open world with some tough challenges through out.
  45. AnnieBitencourt
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    Visualmente bonito, mas o fato de ser mundo aberto me deixou muito sem saber o que fazer pra onde ir e etc
  46. Pantufas
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome, very new, fresh and exciting, with great gameplay and mechanics, the map is enormous and doesn't feel empty. Its an overall great game with almost everything done right. However the dungeons feel lacking and i believe they should be expanded at the cost of reducing shrines (the mini dungeons). The story is weak and the final boss, in fact the bosses in general were weak and disappointing.
    Moving pass its flaws its a great and solid game that could serve as a foundation to next games and its definitely a must have.    … Expand
  47. HalJSmokes
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    A fantastic and almost perfect entry in the Zelda franchise, Breath of the Wild deserves all the hype it has received. Link is dropped into a destroyed and somber Hyrule, and left to figure out what he has to do, and how he is able to accomplish it.
    Everything you see can be used to your advantage. Almost anything can be used as a weapon, and because weapons break, the player will have    A fantastic and almost perfect entry in the Zelda franchise, Breath of the Wild deserves all the hype it has received. Link is dropped into a destroyed and somber Hyrule, and left to figure out what he has to do, and how he is able to accomplish it.
    Everything you see can be used to your advantage. Almost anything can be used as a weapon, and because weapons break, the player will have to use everything they are given. The player will have to become proficient with all the runes, all types of weapons (bows, spears, clubs, etc), and advantages such as stealth and speed if the player wants to survive. You can't just find one nice weapon and grind the game away. That is what makes this game exciting - being forced to know your surroundings and the world in general. Found yourself in a desert? I bet ice would help cool down those fiery enemies. A bunch of lizalfos swimming in a pond you have to cross? I think electricity is fairly conducive to water. It's not just having to use different weapons, it's also figuring out what would be more effective in a particular circumstance. Variety is necessary.
    The world is huge. The world is diverse. And the world is magical. There are so many shrines to discover. There are dragons to hunt, mushrooms to pick, fairies to find, and deserted towns and castles to explore. This is Hyrule, but it isn't the same Hyrule that has been trotted out time and time again. The Lost Woods feels new, as does Death Mountain and Gerudo Desert. A lot of this has to do with redesign and a newer atmosphere. But a lot of it has to do with the open world design. If the player is exploring the Lost Woods it is only because the player wants to explore the Lost Woods. The player can go where ever they want, so exploration is more rewarding and new because of that. The exploration is also exciting due to the nature of Hyrule. Again this is a defeated Hyrule, a Hyrule that has seen a lot of war and destruction. The player isn't quite sure how this happened. So when the player goes through a small village or farm that has been laid to waste and taken over by moss and vines, the player is automatically going to think of a scenario for how this village was put down. The lack of exact knowledge combined with the vast amount of time Link has skipped forces the player to imagine possible outcomes and scenarios. The player will make up their own ideas for history and lore when left out of the loop. And this is a great way to add atmosphere to exploration.
    That said, the story is a bit lacking however. There are four main dungeons that the player is encouraged to complete. Completing these dungeons gives the player cut scenes from Link's past. There are also lost memories that you can come across that fill in the story even further. However these memories are mainly just cut scenes between Link and Zelda, and don't develop the history of how Hyrule collapsed as it did. There is a brief overview/cut scene that explains the fall of Hyrule, but it is so basic and quick compared to the devastated world the player sees in front of them, that it falls fairly flat. Having more of a story might make exploration less exciting. If you love Zelda lore, this isn't really the game for that.
    This game is amazing and worth every penny and minute spent on it. I would prefer a more detailed story and maybe a bit more variation in the types of enemies in the game. But other than that, this video game is as close to perfection as possible.    … Expand
  48. TobiasKen
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    This game... it's good. It's been over a year since its release, and only now I've gotten around to reviewing it (to be honest, I forgot my Metacritic log-in details...) Before I start, if you want a TL;DR - absolutely buy this game. It's an unforgettable masterpiece.

    A: Music/Sounds As I stated previously in my The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess review, I believe that one of the    This game... it's good. It's been over a year since its release, and only now I've gotten around to reviewing it (to be honest, I forgot my Metacritic log-in details...) Before I start, if you want a TL;DR - absolutely buy this game. It's an unforgettable masterpiece.

    A: Music/Sounds

    As I stated previously in my The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess review, I believe that one of the overall most infamous parts of a Legend of Zelda game is the incredible music. However, despite the unreachable expectations this game probably had for music, I can't help but feel that the music in the final game is rather... disappointing. There's not really any memorable tracks except for the main theme of the game - which in my opinion is really good, basically on par with other LoZ games.

    The sounds of the game are great. The grunts of the monsters, the clanging of your weapons as they dangle from your character as you race around Hyrule - the sounds of the fearsome Guardians as they lock onto you will make anyone's skin crawl. Some sounds can get a little repetitive over time, like the little "Ya Ha Ha!" that every single Korok makes as you discover them.

    6/10 - Sounds are good but some are repetitive, Music is, for the most part, lacking.

    B: Graphics

    This game's graphics really are pretty good. Obviously they aren't realistic in any way, but that just works because the game isn't attempting to look realistic - Breath of the Wild attempts to use its own art-style, which is a little between both Skyward Sword's and Twilight Princess' art styles.

    Bokoblins and Moblins look goofy, and the Lizalfos all look... scaly. It gets the point across. The graphics however don't go above and beyond like some titles, and if I'm being honest the trees certainly look off and previous gen. I'd prefer if the game had a realistic art style like Twilight Princess did, but I suppose that it's less likely to look outdated in the years to come with this art style.

    7/10 - Gets the point across, a few oddities.

    C: Gameplay

    THIS is where the game truly shines - the gameplay in this game is literally what every other game should aspire to be - not literally, but the quality of the genre. Every review always mentions the freedom of the game, which is true, but not my main focus as many other games have freedom.

    A majority of the quests in the game do not give you explicit directions to your destination via waypoints like other games like Skyrim does. This is because many of the quests involve a riddle of some sort, and you have to track down the chest or shrine. I absolutely adore the side quests in the game - every town has plenty, and there's also many unique little side quests scattered across all of Hyrule.

    Many people say that Hyrule in this game is rather empty and could benefit from being smaller - but I disagree. It's not empty - the game is so densely packed with content that the average player may be a little overwhelmed with the opportunities given to them. There are shrines and side quests hidden around every corner - the korok seeds especially are enough to make any completionist's blood boil.

    Take my advice - play this game without a guide. Seriously. I'm literally not kidding in any way, shape or form when I say that this game has given more such an incredible sense of wonder and enjoyment that even games like Morrowind and Skyrim have never lived up to. Making my way to Goron City and noticing the giant dragon flying in the sky, knowing that someday I'll be able to go up to the dragon himself. Finding massive statues in Gerudo Desert with an enticing puzzle with no quests leading me there - even finding Eventide Island and going through that challenge was awe-inspiring.

    Unfortunately, the sense of wonder and discovery makes the game a little less enjoyable if you play through for a second time, such as if you're playing on Master Mode through the DLC.

    10/10 WITH my Thumbs Up of Approval

    D: Story

    This is the most lacking part of the game. Now, the story of the game isn't bad by any means, but for me, the story does not live up to the story mode of other Legend of Zelda games such as Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess. I just find it hard to have that sense of urgency and care for characters like I did in those games, because practically everyone important is dead by the time the game even begins. Even important characters such as Zelda didn't make me feel as much emotion as other LoZ titles.

    Obviously, a lot of the story was made to be independent from one another, to allow the player to approach any dungeon they wish first - even allowing them to go straight to the final boss. While that's great, I just feel that in order to achieve that level of freedom, the game sacrificed a potentially incredible story. If the next Legend of Zelda game had the story of the same quality of Twilight Princess and gameplay of Breath of the Wild, it'd be a solid 10/10 from me.

    5/10 - poor story.    … Expand
  49. McQuinnXan
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    An Amazing game all around. beautiful when compared to older Zelda titles, and what is capable of the system. Frame rate only drops in specific unimportant areas. The sheer fun and feeling of adventure more than makes up for the few glitches that the game has. Only thing i could say bad about it is the main dungeons could have been handled better, but I'm sure they will get that right nextAn Amazing game all around. beautiful when compared to older Zelda titles, and what is capable of the system. Frame rate only drops in specific unimportant areas. The sheer fun and feeling of adventure more than makes up for the few glitches that the game has. Only thing i could say bad about it is the main dungeons could have been handled better, but I'm sure they will get that right next time. the 120 extra mini dungeons make up for the lack of variety that the main dungeons have.… Expand
  50. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    The Legend of Zelda as it should be! In previous Zelda games you couldn't actually "explore" since the places you could go and the things you could do were limited. This game takes exploration and combat to a new level with outstanding story, music and graphics as always.
  51. Steff86
    Jun 15, 2018
    0
    Awful game! Breath Of The Wild ism about 10 years too late! Just extremely bland and empty for a game of the last decade. Avoid it at all cost
  52. jkf11
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This game is sincerely BEAUTIFUL! The open world concept is gorgeous, the controls are amazing, and literally the story with voice actors and links to Link's past (; just makes this game truly deserve its game of the year award. I would rate it 50 out of 10 if I could. A MUST PLAY!
  53. jadam914
    Jun 14, 2018
    9
    There is plenty of content to explore and interesting things to do in this game. Lots of thought went into the making of this game, which is evident with all the puzzles and hidden things to find. Just the interactions with the monsters, animals, and the environment are interesting and comical at times. I would give this game a perfect score however it has frame drop issues from time toThere is plenty of content to explore and interesting things to do in this game. Lots of thought went into the making of this game, which is evident with all the puzzles and hidden things to find. Just the interactions with the monsters, animals, and the environment are interesting and comical at times. I would give this game a perfect score however it has frame drop issues from time to time in different areas. The Switch it self is mostly to blame but the game should have been optimized better so that did not happen. It's not a wide spread problem through out the game but noticeable at times and slightly detracted from my enjoyment of the game… Expand
  54. susej79
    Jun 14, 2018
    6
    Overrated game. I don't like puzzles, labyrinth, and story is not interesting. Weapons brake so easily and shrine quests are too much difficult
  55. Sonypony662
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best legend of Zelda games I have played

    A lot of people complain about the items breaking but what the developers intend is for you to try different weapons all across the game making the game have more variety. I find my self playing for hours exploring the beautiful and huge world of breath of the wild. In the game you truly feel as if it is your adventure and you can    One of the best legend of Zelda games I have played

    A lot of people complain about the items breaking but what the developers intend is for you to try different weapons all across the game making the game have more variety.

    I find my self playing for hours exploring the beautiful and huge world of breath of the wild. In the game you truly feel as if it is your adventure and you can choose the path that you want. This makes the player feel a sense of freedom to do whatever they want from slaying Guadians or from just exploring the huge world.    … Expand
  56. BOTW
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    As a casual gamer type of person, I really enjoyed BOTW

    A great feature that I personally enjoy is that you are able to physically feel vibrations through the Switch when you are fighting monsters or carrying certain objects. This is true for other consoles as well, but because I am not much of a gamer, and this is a game that has piqued my interest, this tiny feature makes all the    As a casual gamer type of person, I really enjoyed BOTW

    A great feature that I personally enjoy is that you are able to physically feel vibrations through the Switch when you are fighting monsters or carrying certain objects. This is true for other consoles as well, but because I am not much of a gamer, and this is a game that has piqued my interest, this tiny feature makes all the difference. It immerses you in the game by making it feel like you are the actual character inside of this game, feeling the blows of the monsters or experiencing the weight of a chest that you are holding. Sound effects really add to the aesthetic of the game as well. Such as when Link is walking through the grass, you hear the swishing of the blades, but when he walks across boulders or cement, you hear his actual footsteps. Also, when Link goes swimming, you can hear the splashing of the water as you guide him to the other side of the pond. You also hear the light swooshing of the wind as you walk and run around through Hyrule. The attention to detail of this game is astounding! A unique feature that sets this game apart from others is that the main protagonist, Link, does not speak, but rather, you hear the sound of his breath as it speeds up when you are climbing a wall or his grunts when he fights monsters. The reason behind this is later on revealed near the end of the game. Music also plays a big role in this game. While you are completing certain tasks/missions or just exploring the area, you can hear faint music in the background. The music is most apparent when there are cut-scenes and when you encounter certain individuals/monsters. The score is beautiful in my opinion and I am actually writing this review while listening to the music!    … Expand
  57. Rayvn
    Jun 12, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Should be called "Zelda: Hunt of the Shrines and Koroks." I will start by saying I have been a long term Zelda fan since "Link's Awakening" and "A Link to the Past" and I felt that this game was heading in the right direction but somewhere along the lines they lost track. Also, I have been avoiding all spoilers, gameplays, movies, music, or reviews of this game at all costs so I can go into it with a fresh perspective with zero expectations for a brand new fresh unbiased experience.

    This will not be a full fledged review because it'll be too long. I'll keep it short with bullet points. Let's start with the pros.

    PROS:
    - Great design and art style. I'm not a big fan of the chosen art style personally, but I can still appreciate and accept it for being good, even if it's not my style. I give it points here instead of docking it. Credit where credit is due.
    - Great sound and music. I love the sound of link running around, the clashing of weapons and items, the ambient and environmental sounds. They all are very soothing and fun to listen to.
    - Big and diverse open world. Whether you like the cold or want to be sweating next to a volcano this game has got you covered.
    - Being able to climb can be fun at times.
    - The divine beasts were pretty cool but were a bit weak.

    CONS:
    - Horrible and annoying weapon system. Everything breaking every few hits and always worrying about dropping weapons to pick up new ones is a chore, not something fun to do.
    - Climbing is kind of... annoying and indecisive. You seemingly can climb everything, literally. Even most flat 90 degree surfaces or even surfaces that slope outwards where realistically a seasoned climber would even fail to do. All this and in some places your climbing ability is randomly disabled entirely just for the sake of the level not being too easy. Very convenient.
    - Cooking food and elixirs is annoying not really necessary. I used less then five elixirs all game (most were given to me by NPC), most of the food I just cook an apple with something hearty and that's all I need to get a full recovery plus a few hearts. I didn't bother with all the other ingredients, combinations, or recipes at all. It's just another component that acts mainly as noise instead of something I'd love to do and look forward to do in a Zelda game.
    - The world is boring. Yes, it's beautiful and vast, but that's about it, literally. Here, I'll describe 95% of the whole world of this game: take a snapshot of the entire map, randomly distribute goblin camps around, some animals here and there, and a bunch of shrines and koroks hidden around. That's pretty much it. I was excited to explore the world at first but I quickly found that no matter where I go, it's just a bunch of goblins, repetitive puzzles from koroks, and repetitive shrines. What's over here? a korok. Let's climb that mountain! A shrine. Let's glide down to this forest and see what's here! Another korok puzzle... go around the corner, another shrine! Also goblins. Rinse. Repeat.
    - Shrines were very annoying. I felt like they REALLY want to promote you hunting shrines as the main goal of the game. 95% of the shrines were literally kill one machine, or use one of your skills once to solve this easy puzzle. Then you get a weak breakable weapon and an orb. It doesn't feel rewarding and feels like a cheap cop-out to make the game seem longer than it really is. Once in a while there's a decent shrine and a better item, but that's like one our of ten or fifteen shrines. Average of 10mins per shrine, 120+ shrines, that's at LEAST 20 hours gameplay they pushed into these shrines... the Koroks are even worse.
    - No sense of adventure or curiosity to explore because every time I do, it's the same shrine, the same goblins, the same korok, etc. I quickly rushed through the story after running to uncover the maps by finding all the towers.

    Overall I expected to put in over 100 hours because I'm the type of person to want to get everything, unlock everything, find everything, and become as strong as I can be. Started the game and started running around exploring. Didn't find much so I went on with the story, unlocked the divine beasts, then found all the towers to unlock the map, then rushed on to beat Ganon. I had 13 hearts total and the ancient armor. Gave up on exploring because I already know what I would find. Overall I think I put in 40 hours? and maybe half is running around, shrines, and koroks. Older games favor backtracking as you gain more abilities. This game you get ALL of your abilities from the start so you lose the sense of progression as well. Overall a good game, not great game. Worth trying at least once.    … Expand
  58. NinjaMaster
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Probably one of the best games out there on switch at the moment, if you do not have this game and own a switch, you need to get it, NOW
  59. TheSaltyPilgrim
    Jun 10, 2018
    8
    Story and Writing: 8
    Game Play: 10
    Music: 10
    User Interface: 6
    Optimization: 7
    Graphics: 10
    Replay Value: 5
    Would Recommend: Yes
  60. HectorinSwitch
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Really, the best game I had ever played since I was born.
    The graphics, sound and story backgrounds: all these are really fascinating.

    MUST PLAY GAME IN SWITCH!
  61. Oquixz
    Jun 8, 2018
    7
    A great game but ultimately my overall enjoyment of the game is hindered by the weapon durability and stamina systems.
  62. Yertle
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    There is so much to do! Easily over 150+ hours of unique gameplay with an excellent story, combat, side quests, and general beauty of the environment.
    Such an amazing game with very few flaws in my opinion. I would recommend this for any type of gamer!
  63. asbloom
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    Nintendo sin duda se ha puesto las pilas pero no en el desarrollo del nuevo zelda si no en la innovaciòn, creo yo que ponerle la palabra "Zelda" a este tìtulo es por puro marketing, ya que carece en un 70% de la esencìa de la franquicìa, Nintendo se dejò llevar por la fiebre de los RPG y mundo abierto que estàn reformando a los videojuegos. Y es que ese no es el èstilo de TLOZ, si bien laNintendo sin duda se ha puesto las pilas pero no en el desarrollo del nuevo zelda si no en la innovaciòn, creo yo que ponerle la palabra "Zelda" a este tìtulo es por puro marketing, ya que carece en un 70% de la esencìa de la franquicìa, Nintendo se dejò llevar por la fiebre de los RPG y mundo abierto que estàn reformando a los videojuegos. Y es que ese no es el èstilo de TLOZ, si bien la naturaleza engañosa del universo de la franquicìa pedìa que se le diera su propio mundo abierto, lo que hacìa TLOZ un franquicia de exito, era su mitologìa, historìa y sus personajes, y aquì se deja todo eso en segundo plano. Por ello digo que se merece dos calificaciones, como Zelda un 7 porque innova en elementos de la franquicia, y como Juego un 10 (dejando de lado los aspectos tècnico) porque cumple con la misiòn de un videojuego la cuàl es entretener y vale por completo el precìo del cartucho. Entonces tenemos un promedio de 8.5.… Expand
  64. Jargentium15
    Jun 2, 2018
    8
    of the best games of 2017
    good story mode, good playability, good soundtrack and very caristic characters.
  65. rswitz
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    When I bought this game, the cashier warned me that once I start, I will never be able to stop playing. He was right.
  66. JoelGro
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Es un juegazo, es hermoso el arte, la musica, la historia, las mecanicas de juego, es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, como todo buen zelda lo es
  67. googie1
    May 31, 2018
    10
    Greatest game of all time. The DLC is perfect. The exploration is perfect. Have you even flown mine carts yet? If not you don't know the joys of flying into the castle to defeat Ganon.
  68. 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.
  69. Urises
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Es un vieojuegojuego que no te exige que hacer, tu mismo decides cómo avanzar y el ritmo que quieres llevar. La partida será muy diferente con respecto a otros jugadores, con un amplio mapa para perderse por horas. Y a mis 220 hrs de juego puedo decir que aún me falta mucho por recorrer. El diseño artistico es hermoso y en ocaciones te hace sentir cómo si realmente estuvieras en laEs un vieojuegojuego que no te exige que hacer, tu mismo decides cómo avanzar y el ritmo que quieres llevar. La partida será muy diferente con respecto a otros jugadores, con un amplio mapa para perderse por horas. Y a mis 220 hrs de juego puedo decir que aún me falta mucho por recorrer. El diseño artistico es hermoso y en ocaciones te hace sentir cómo si realmente estuvieras en la naturaleza. Hay mucho contenido por recolectar y con muchas referencias a juegos de Zelda anteriores. Si eres veterano de Zelda sin duda no puede faltar en tu colección; si no, es buena opción para disfrutar de un juego de mundo abierto con un toque de RPG.… Expand
  70. mfaeth
    May 27, 2018
    10
    Those negative scores are clearly salty Nintendo haters. This game is amazing,
  71. Kick454
    May 27, 2018
    9
    While BotW isn't my favorite game on the Switch, I feel like I was a bit too harsh towards it. Here is my final review of this game.

    Pros: + Combat: The weapon durability was poorly implemented, but the Flurry Rush and Time Stop Arrow thing make up for it. + Soundtrack: The overworld music sucks, and it reuses songs a bit, but most of the songs are good. + Overworld: Empty, but    While BotW isn't my favorite game on the Switch, I feel like I was a bit too harsh towards it. Here is my final review of this game.

    Pros:
    + Combat: The weapon durability was poorly implemented, but the Flurry Rush and Time Stop Arrow thing make up for it.
    + Soundtrack: The overworld music sucks, and it reuses songs a bit, but most of the songs are good.
    + Overworld: Empty, but beautiful, though not as beautiful as some other games on the Switch.
    + Hyrule Castle: By far the best rendition of it, and the only good dungeon in the game.

    Cons:
    - Overworld Music: This is more of a nitpick for me, as I never play it with the sound on anyways. Though I was let down badly after finding out that it was just three piano notes every 2 minutes.
    - Dungeons: Excluding the DLC and Hyrule Castle, they were too short and easy as heck.
    - Story: C'mon Nintendo, where's that epic story that we were promised in January 2017? The memories aren't enough.

    Overall, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a really great and engaging game that suffers enough to knock it down to a 9/10 for me.    … Expand
  72. Pineapple92
    May 27, 2018
    10
    Definitely the best 3D Zelda game in the series. Breath of the Wild feels like every other Zelda game with its gameplay but somehow manages to feel fresh and new with its massive open world and sense of atmosphere and exploration.
  73. SliceNDiceXD
    May 26, 2018
    8
    Hype is powerful. Put an ungodly amount of hype behind a beloved franchise, that does a lot of things extremely well, and you get a bit of a hype monster. BotW is a wonderful game. Its open world is fantastic. It has a simple, yet engaging, combat system. There are a ton of excellent secrets hidden inside the world that gives an extended playthrough a little extra kick intermittently.Hype is powerful. Put an ungodly amount of hype behind a beloved franchise, that does a lot of things extremely well, and you get a bit of a hype monster. BotW is a wonderful game. Its open world is fantastic. It has a simple, yet engaging, combat system. There are a ton of excellent secrets hidden inside the world that gives an extended playthrough a little extra kick intermittently. However, a large number of shrines feel samey, some of them are painfully simple, and some of them are solved in the exact same way as other shrines. Moreover, there are no real dungeons, the rain mechanic gets in the way of climbing (which is otherwise excellent), and forces you to just stop and wait for it to pass, the world starts to feel extremely empty once you have cleared all the towers and gotten around 60 shrines in, the story is bad, and the stealth missions are worse (thankfully they are few and far between). Ultimately, you have a great game, but one with a lot of problems. In a few years, this will be a Zelda title many people still think fondly of, but I think it will also receive a whole lot less single-minded worship.… Expand
  74. shadowloo
    May 26, 2018
    6
    I really wanted to like BotW, but I just can't. I love the Zelda series and I've defended everyone of the main titles, including skyward sword, but I can't defend this. BotW is a generic sandbox game with a Zelda skin. Don't get me wrong, I love the art design and the world is gorgeous but it's empty and devoid of things to do. Beyond the main quest and shrines, there's nothing else. GoneI really wanted to like BotW, but I just can't. I love the Zelda series and I've defended everyone of the main titles, including skyward sword, but I can't defend this. BotW is a generic sandbox game with a Zelda skin. Don't get me wrong, I love the art design and the world is gorgeous but it's empty and devoid of things to do. Beyond the main quest and shrines, there's nothing else. Gone are the fun minigames, sidequests to get hearthpieces or the beautifully designed thematic dungeons. Exploration is stinted by the horrible stamina systems, the inane weathersystem, the terrible weaponbreaking system and the halfassed combat system. I'm surprised no one has called it No Man's Zelda yet. I know that I'm pissing in the wind by hoping the next Zelda will go back to be more like traditional Zelda games, as Nintendo has already announced this is going to be the template going forward but I hope they at least fix a lot of these grievances (add proper dungeons, remove the weapon breaking and stamina system, add fun sidequests).… Expand
  75. catiflam88
    May 25, 2018
    10
    the first game that gives u a fully freedom world , u can go wherever u like whenever u like , i chase a goal but during the trip u can find new enemies , challenges or just enjoy the epic places that game has , for me the best game of all time
  76. Hecatone
    May 24, 2018
    6
    Weapon durability is very irritating. You sometimes have to stop in the middle of combat to look for a tree branch or something to tie you over. There really isn't any point in 'getting nice things'. Things also got pretty repetitive. Which coupled with other minor irritations really sort of ruined everything else. If you like dealing with weapon durability, and think that should be whatWeapon durability is very irritating. You sometimes have to stop in the middle of combat to look for a tree branch or something to tie you over. There really isn't any point in 'getting nice things'. Things also got pretty repetitive. Which coupled with other minor irritations really sort of ruined everything else. If you like dealing with weapon durability, and think that should be what a game is about... you'll like this a lot.… Expand
  77. duke_dobo
    May 24, 2018
    4
    This is my first Zelda game and it will be my last. I am truly disappointed by this game. I played Oceanhorn which was so-called Zelda clone game and I very much liked it. What I didn't like about this Zelda is that it is just boring. You got an open world that you got so many things to do that you actually loose your focus on the important things for a game-kill the villain and save theThis is my first Zelda game and it will be my last. I am truly disappointed by this game. I played Oceanhorn which was so-called Zelda clone game and I very much liked it. What I didn't like about this Zelda is that it is just boring. You got an open world that you got so many things to do that you actually loose your focus on the important things for a game-kill the villain and save the princess. All these climbing around, looking for shrines and treasures, cooking, riding for me was just boring and actually without them you cannot progress in the game well. Overall this was around 200 hours of my life I can't get back which is more than a week vacation in Italy or the Bahamas which I spend chasing crickets and boring climbing hills to find something that I even don't know what is there. Did I mention that the game is boring. Oh yeah, it is. The game can be 10 times shorter and simple with the same appeal of graphic ,sound , physics and story. Fore me this game is a waste of my time and money.… Expand
  78. BrettSiebenhaar
    May 24, 2018
    10
    I have to be honest, I was never a big fan of the Zelda series. I bought a Switch, not many games available, so I bought Zelda. This game is amazing in every aspect. Huge open world, the music, the animation, everything about this game is charming and fantastic!
  79. LumberSlicc
    May 23, 2018
    10
    I have never beat a Zelda game, ever. I have been playing Video Games since I was 7 with the original Playstation. Since then I have been to the Playstation 2, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, then to the PC and PS4. I have never touched a Nintendo console unless I was at a friend's house. Come December of 2017, and everyone is talking about the Nintendo Switch. So I pick one up, got Breath of theI have never beat a Zelda game, ever. I have been playing Video Games since I was 7 with the original Playstation. Since then I have been to the Playstation 2, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, then to the PC and PS4. I have never touched a Nintendo console unless I was at a friend's house. Come December of 2017, and everyone is talking about the Nintendo Switch. So I pick one up, got Breath of the Wild, and was blown away.

    Pros:
    -Big open world that feels hand crafted and polished beyond many games coming out in 2017
    -Beautiful cel shading aesthetic that feels right at home for the Switch
    -A massive amount of things to do/content that it doesn't feel like filler
    -Combat and progression fit so perfectly together to make you feel stronger while looking stronger
    - THE PARAGLIDER!!!!! (also shieldsurfing is neat)

    Cons:
    -The bosses (non overworld) don't stand out much from the rest
    -Some places have frame drops (after updates they are less, but still prominent in one particular area)
    -I have been told that all the Zelda games have amazing story, and I feel like the main story doesn't fulfill that void. BUT I will say that the story the world itself tells from the minute to minute gameplay beyond satisfied that issue, just something to address.

    After 115 hours playing on the couch, toilet, work, driving, flying, wherever and whenever, I will always have a love for this game. I now own my own Nintendo console and I have never been happier with a game I haven't had this much fun with since Skyrim.

    In short, play this game please. I am in my second playthrough and I am in love all over again.    … Expand
  80. AeronClayton
    May 23, 2018
    10
    It seems to me that everything about this game is perfect. A flawless design, a pleasant visual style, a simple but exciting story, and especially an amazing and fun gameplay — all of it combined into the greatest game I've ever played. Almost made me sorry that I hadn't been familiar with The Legend of Zelda series before.
  81. zephir93
    May 22, 2018
    5
    one of the most overrated titles of all time, easy, boring and with no innovation in the medium.
    I preferred old linear zelda, I preferred when I did not play only 100-hour titles or more.
    the bosses then are a mockery, especially the final, as well as the technical realization, I thought I was playing a 2009 title.
  82. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    7
    Triste como fã da franquia ver um jogo sem as Dungeons tradicionais, num mundo aberto morto sem nada pra fazer, Itens e armas totalmente descartáveis e sem apego. Dungeons são genéricas como um jogo Indie qualquer. Mundo aberto desproporcional, vc passa horas andando até o ponto que deseja muitas vezes pra nada. Jogo é curto, mundo aberto é ilusão, é grande demais, porém sem nada praTriste como fã da franquia ver um jogo sem as Dungeons tradicionais, num mundo aberto morto sem nada pra fazer, Itens e armas totalmente descartáveis e sem apego. Dungeons são genéricas como um jogo Indie qualquer. Mundo aberto desproporcional, vc passa horas andando até o ponto que deseja muitas vezes pra nada. Jogo é curto, mundo aberto é ilusão, é grande demais, porém sem nada pra fazer. Se continuar nessa pegada devo parar de jogar a franquia.

    Pros: Gráfico bonito e fisica ótima.    … Expand
  83. SoDaft
    May 21, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite game that I have ever played. Everything is perfect, except for maybe the soundtrack. I love this game so much
  84. JohnRules1984
    May 21, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, es perfecto. hermoso. no hay palabras. solo gracias nintendo.
    el mundo de hyrule es desafiante, enorme, muchas maneras de formas de peliar, cualquier cosa que te imagines que puedes hacer lo haces. sus Fisicas, graficas hermosas, las graficas realistas son buenas, pero si quiero realismo tengo la pc gamer, ya q lo q mas valoro en un juego es su diversion    El mejor juego de la historia, es perfecto. hermoso. no hay palabras. solo gracias nintendo.
    el mundo de hyrule es desafiante, enorme, muchas maneras de formas de peliar, cualquier cosa que te imagines que puedes hacer lo haces. sus Fisicas, graficas hermosas, las graficas realistas son buenas, pero si quiero realismo tengo la pc gamer, ya q lo q mas valoro en un juego es su diversion cosa que solo tengo con Nintendo    … Expand
  85. Dead_Reckon
    May 21, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It took a tried and true formula people loved and threw it out in order to create something new and the gamble was worth it. It's world is immersive, expansive, and enjoyable. It's mechanics while sometimes unforgiving, are well defined and mesh well together. It's story is one of the better told in the Zelda franchise, and the gameplay is fantastic.
  86. NintendoPleb
    May 21, 2018
    10
    probably the best game i've ever played in my life. If you wanna play top notch games, buy an Nintendo switch. and definitely buy zelda breath of the wild
  87. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Zelda BOTW es una obra maestra 10/10 .....................................
  88. NintendoRocks
    May 20, 2018
    10
    God this game is just too good. Even for a cartoony game, it has pretty amazing graphics. And compared to the switch maybe isn't the console with the most horsepower, it's pretty damn impressive
  89. ZeldaBreath
    May 20, 2018
    10
    You can probably tell by my name, i'm a Zelda fan. Such an amazing experience. I love pretty much everything there is about it. 10/10
  90. POLO97
    May 20, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego que e jugado en mi vida. La verdad que me a sorprendido a bien.
  91. CoolJul
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Great zelda game. One of the best zelda games I’ve played. Absolutely loved it. Nintendo you guys are awesome
  92. Rebenok
    May 19, 2018
    9
    Es la primera vez que juego a un Zelda, la experiencia ha sido maravillosa, su argumento, mecánicas, gráficos y banda sonora son una maravilla, si acaso echo de menos algo mas de elementos en el mapa, considero que está algo vacío.
  93. BearPolar
    May 19, 2018
    9
    One of the best open world games of all time, and one of the best Zelda games of all time. There are so many possible things you can do to solve one problem. For example, there's one straightforward solution to a puzzle, but there are so many more other ways you can solve one problem through the game's many mechanics.
  94. JamesOSX
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, con un mundo abierto excelente y vivo. Hermosos jefes y nuevos y carismáticos personajes. Excelente trabajo!!!!
  95. QushAes
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Here's some things for the next best game of all time:

    * Separate realistic and toon shaders in a OOT style game * Backtracking in a Metroid style * Scan area like in Assassin's Creed Origins, * Swim underwater obviously * More character please (like what happened to the Kokiris right?) / Maybe some more weird wildlife and plants? * Yes if the player smiles at the camera and    Here's some things for the next best game of all time:

    * Separate realistic and toon shaders in a OOT style game
    * Backtracking in a Metroid style
    * Scan area like in Assassin's Creed Origins,
    * Swim underwater obviously
    * More character please (like what happened to the Kokiris right?) / Maybe some more weird wildlife and plants?
    * Yes if the player smiles at the camera and vice-versa (that's too radical I know :D )
    * Make Link RUN like in Xenoblade Chronicles X
    * Not so much information / Maybe the cooking can become optional-automated?
    * Not a bigger map. PLEASE no.
    * RPG Master Sword?

    Anyway, that's what I'm thinking after playing this amazing game. Thank you very much Mr. Fujibayashi. A proper Skyward Sword remake? ^_^    … Expand
  96. GoodCat
    May 19, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Increíble es la palabra que puedo utilizar para definir este juego una reinvención total de la saga pero sin perder esa esencia que hacia tan especial los primeros títulos, con un apartado grafico muy bien logrado con físicas y mecánicas que muy pocas veces o casi nunca se ven, dándote la libertad de llevar la historia a tu gusto y a tu ritmo puedes ir a terminar el juego de manera directa y tardarte unas 10, 20 horas o puedes ir despacio explorar todas las zonas de su inmenso mapa y gastarte mas de 100, 200 o hasta 300 horas de juego todo depende de ti, una compra obligada para tu Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  97. tyraelicn
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Este Zelda es un juego excepcional, es algo que lleva la saga a otro nivel. Para aquellos que hayan jugado las sagas anteriores, no podrán creer lo bien que lo han hecho con este juego. La jugabilidad es impresionante, las gráficas son muy agradables, la música es perfecta para el juego y la historia tiene un giro nostálgico que para los que ya somos mas grandes y tuvimos la oportunidad deEste Zelda es un juego excepcional, es algo que lleva la saga a otro nivel. Para aquellos que hayan jugado las sagas anteriores, no podrán creer lo bien que lo han hecho con este juego. La jugabilidad es impresionante, las gráficas son muy agradables, la música es perfecta para el juego y la historia tiene un giro nostálgico que para los que ya somos mas grandes y tuvimos la oportunidad de jugar en su lanzamiento el Ocarina del Tiempo, nos saca una lagrima de alegría.… Expand
  98. Cercamon33
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Le hubiese puesto un 9,75 (por un par de detalles insignificantes que daré después), pero visto que sólo puedo usar números enteros, le daré un 10. Este juego rápidamente ha alcanzado el puesto de uno de mis juegos favoritos de la historia. El mundo está excelentemente construido, se siente vivo y jamás sentí un solo atisbo de aburrimiento. Sentí que realmente estaba en un viaje, en unaLe hubiese puesto un 9,75 (por un par de detalles insignificantes que daré después), pero visto que sólo puedo usar números enteros, le daré un 10. Este juego rápidamente ha alcanzado el puesto de uno de mis juegos favoritos de la historia. El mundo está excelentemente construido, se siente vivo y jamás sentí un solo atisbo de aburrimiento. Sentí que realmente estaba en un viaje, en una aventura, y sé que en unos años miraré este juego con nostalgia. Adictivo y con un arte cell shading espectacular (el reflejo del sol en la hierba alta es precioso). Cuando lo terminé, sentí un vacío en mí que pocos juegos podrán llenar. Lo único que hubiese añadido es algún tipo de indicador del daño que tiene cada arma (para saber cuál está más gastada, etc), un sistema de alimentación más realista (una barra de hambre al estilo survival) y menús un poco más dinámicos. De todas formas esto son pequeñeces que se vuelven insignificantes ante lo magnífico de esta obra de arte. Recomendadísimo.… Expand
  99. Its_hotch
    May 19, 2018
    10
    La perfección hecha videojuego,gran duración,gráficos excelentes,portatil,físicas súper logradas...
  100. Pablutus87
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Giro de tuerca a la saga sin perder su alma en ningún momento, la sensación de querer explorar porque el mero hecho de moverte te lo pide, el no obligarte a rebuscar lo ocurrido y ser directo o escabar en lo más profundo y conseguirlo todo, una joya, una maravilla.
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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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