The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. quickusername
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    The game obviously has flaws, not enough story, too strict weapon durability, lack of long dungeons, but I enjoyed the game so much that I really can't rate it anything other then a 10. It's just a lot of fun, I'm at 240 hours and counting. 10/10 for me doesn't mean I think the game is perfect. It just means that I think the game is an amazing game that everyone should try to play. So tryThe game obviously has flaws, not enough story, too strict weapon durability, lack of long dungeons, but I enjoyed the game so much that I really can't rate it anything other then a 10. It's just a lot of fun, I'm at 240 hours and counting. 10/10 for me doesn't mean I think the game is perfect. It just means that I think the game is an amazing game that everyone should try to play. So try to pick this one up if you can.… Expand
  2. SappyNoypi
    Mar 26, 2018
    9
    The world was a pleasure to explore. As an action adventure noob, I was delighted that some parts of the game are not that difficult. The freedom the game provides you is also an amazing plus. Another must play for Switch!
  3. GollyJeeWizz
    Mar 26, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a nutshell, this game is for adventurers and those who love to explore. The game rewards those who explores every nook and cranny of the world, and if you're not a skilled player, punishes you for not doing so. I say those who do so are rewarded, and those who do not are punished because the way you find your stamina vessels and heart containers are by exploring and completing Shrines that are littered throughout the massive game world. From obvious locations, such as at ground level in random places, to the top of the Twin Peaks. Some are easy to complete, and others will have you scrambling the internet to figure out how to complete them. There are still Shrines in earlier parts of the game I doubt I will ever complete, either because they are incredibly annoying, or simply because I don't have the patience to search every nook and cranny of the world.

    There are over 900 Korok seeds around the world you can use to expand your inventory. These are incredibly precious, as inventory space is hard to come by due to the new breakable equipment mechanic. There are 120 possible Shrines to explore as you make your way around the game world. There are a ton of side quests that will yield extra rupees, gems, and other items. There are treasure chests placed all throughout the world in those places you don't think to look at while playing a video game, such as at the bottom of a pond, or in a cave behind a destructible wall. Needless to say there is enough to do in this world to keep you busy. There are those who have put in 100+ hours into the game who have yet to make it to their first Divine Beast. I've even read about individuals with 500 hours into the game who has yet to finish off and destroy Calamity Ganon. We'll return to that later.

    However, with that being said, the story is just as bad as the exploration is good. There's not much that is fleshed out, and what little story we do get in BOTW becomes predictable. You start out waking up from a 100 year nap and found out Calamity Ganon is on the loose and terrorizing the world. You meet up with the last King of Hyrule, and while you are finding all this out the only thing comes into mind is how amazing this adventure is going to be. Unfortunately, all that type is short lived. You learn how to glide after doing the tutorial island, and from there you are told you need to find the four Divine Beasts, as they are the secret to weakening Calamity Ganon so he can be defeated. In fact, skilled players can completely ignore this and go straight to Calamity Ganon, and the main story is over as quickly as it begins.

    Without question, BOTW is the best exploration and adventure simulator that has ever been made, but lacks the character of previous Zelda games.    … Expand
  4. Aus_CriticX
    Mar 26, 2018
    10
    Not perfect, doesn’t have the feel of other zelda games, You get wrecked by enemies randomly , Frame rate can be bad, but my god this game is STILL ABSOULTELY FANTASTICAL, STORY, GRAPHICS ETC ARE BRILLIANT 10/10 AND THIS IS IN MY TOP 10 VIDEOGAME EVER , but still there are better zelda games , but my gosh this is a beautiful as heaven game!
  5. Yhatha
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    Zelda botw is the best switch game I've played by a long shot and may even be one of the best games I've ever played in the first place. The worlds are so open and expansive, and discovering a new place is so satisfying or getting a really good item. This game truly feels like a completely open world and the replay value is splendid. There's 120 mini dungeons called shrines, all giving youZelda botw is the best switch game I've played by a long shot and may even be one of the best games I've ever played in the first place. The worlds are so open and expansive, and discovering a new place is so satisfying or getting a really good item. This game truly feels like a completely open world and the replay value is splendid. There's 120 mini dungeons called shrines, all giving you a challenge to complete weather that's fighting an enemy, doing a puzzle, or just plain getting to the shrine itself is sometimes the challenge.

    The combat is also really intriguing and being so complex but simple at the same time. Unlike other Zelda games, you don't just target and enemy and spam attack. You have certain moves you can do like flips and parry's which are super satisfying to pull off. Also weapons break, so this makes you more destined to not be constrained to one weapon all the time and explore to get more.

    The tutorial in this game doesn't even feel like a tutorial. It's very good at teaching you what the game has ahead of you but somehow not feeling watered down and boring. It's like the first super Mario, it does it in a way by making you learn yourself.

    I could talk about this game for hours, but the rest i'll say is this is a must have for switch owners, and Nintendo fans alike.    … Expand
  6. PandaBros
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the WIld is one of the greatest games I've ever played. The open world adventure mixed with the not rare but not super common shrines, enemy camps, or locations makes a great game that will surely give you hours of entertainment. While being a mystery a lot of the time, I don't recommend using a guide as the game is never too tricky or confusing. Many features of the game such as shrines and horses extend gameplay while side quests and/or shrine quests will require one of the most interesting features in the game.
    On the Nintendo Switch, the controls feel perfect. I haven't played the Wii U version, though.
    SPOILER ALERT! SPOILERS AHEAD!
    Think about if you care about spoilers or not!

    The story of the game is one of the most creative video game stories I've ever known. Basically, Calamity Ganon has devastated Hyrule and nearly killed Link, the appointed knight of Princess Zelda. He is given a century of recovery before receiving the Sheikah Slate. He travels around the world, finding interesting characters like Prince Sidon of the Zora and the Old Man, who turns out to be the deceased King Rhoam of Hyrule. Through various sources you figure out that you must appease four Divine Beasts that were on the side of the Hyrulians until Calamity Ganon turned them against Hyrule. Along with the Divine Beasts, there are also the Guardians in the same situation. Originally, the Divine Beasts and Guardians were created by the Sheikah 10,000 years ago but were uncovered by Hyrule a century ago.

    This game gets a perfect 10/10 for its action-packed story and gameplay, quests, and overall experience. This game makes it hard to express the enjoyment and things that players will enjoy in an infinite amount of characters, so I won't even try with 5000.    … Expand
  7. SlightedHand
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is legitimately refreshing. I know refreshing is such an overused word in the video game reviewing industry, but this game truly is. When I first started playing games 11 years ago, I first played Super Mario Galaxy, a game filled with creative dense environments. However after years of Nintendo Wii, I got an Xbox 360 and just like that I was sucked intoLegend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is legitimately refreshing. I know refreshing is such an overused word in the video game reviewing industry, but this game truly is. When I first started playing games 11 years ago, I first played Super Mario Galaxy, a game filled with creative dense environments. However after years of Nintendo Wii, I got an Xbox 360 and just like that I was sucked into the anti-consumer world of Triple A video games. COD, Assassins Creed, Fifa were all my top games and I was just waiting for each one to come out. And it wasn't until about two years ago when AC: Syndicate came out that I started drifting away. All of these games lacked the creativity, inventiveness and freedom that I really wanted to play with, and it wasn't until I bought the switch just to play this game that I felt that the video game market might actually still be fun. It is exactly like having a cold wet flannel rubbed on your face and then taken away. It is the game definition of refreshing. This game has almost no moments of repetition, every battle, every puzzle, and every bit of exploration is diverse and amazing. The shrines can be a bit of a grind but are still interesting enough individually to stay exciting. It's only if you try to tackle them all in one big rush like I did that they start to blur together. The divine beasts all are amazing, I honestly can't think of a criticism for them. The only point of this entire game that I felt should be changed or just removed completely was on of the Korok Trials which was a trailing mission that was just unpredictable and so monotonous. However that is a ten minute job in a game that was 100 hours for me. This game is revolutionary as an open world rpg as it condenses such a huge amount of mechanics, fights and puzzles into a big, beautiful map. Even the graphics are stunning with what you would imagine a 3D video game version of a Studio Ghibli would look like. This game deserves all the praise its getting and has hopefully redefined all of our opinions of what a Triple-A open world rpg looks like.… Expand
  8. MacAsk
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Best game I ever played, over 200 hours in and I'm still finding ways to entertain myself before finishing off the DLC. Just never want it to end! Deserves the praise it gets.
  9. neehawgamer
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Great game! i have been playing it for a year or two now, and I still don't have a 100% completion!
    By the way, that's a good thing. i like games that actually keep me busy, which is why I don't play apps very much.
  10. gamenaturegeek
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    I loved this game all the way from the start to the end. The whole time I was immersed in the biggest and personally the best version of Hyrule that Nintendo has created so far my only complaint is that some parts of the game didn't need to be there like areas with no purpose or some of the Korok seeds but other than that this game is perfect.
  11. Nareba
    Mar 21, 2018
    2
    Zelda é sempre mais do mesmo: mesma história, mesmo plot, mesmo gráfico, repetição ao extremo. Repetir coisas é a especialidade da Nintendo...
  12. ninedistrict
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    O jogo beira a perfeição de tão bem feito que é. Tudo feito no capricho. História, trilha sonora, personagens e o que mais tiver lá.
    O único porém são os inimigos que poderiam ser mais diversificados e o mundo as vezes parece um pouco vazio. Mas isso não tira o brilho do jogo.
  13. LoganMic
    Mar 20, 2018
    6
    From what I have played, it decent. Is it a masterpiece? No, not even close. But it still can be a fun game to play from time to time. So why would I consider this game to be decent? Well the story isn't that interesting, the controls feel a bit too weird, and Link isn't really that of a interesting character at all.
  14. Adubis27
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    This game is so unbelievably good! I just made a Metacritic account and I decided that this was the first game I had to praise, it's nearly flawless. Well deserved GOTY award. 100/100
  15. whitesneaka
    Mar 18, 2018
    9
    Generally speaking, this game is an absolute must own. Great graphics (when the frame rate doesn't slow down on you), deep story and expansive worlds to explore. Time consuming at its finest! If your a fan of the series this is the pinnacle. As for why I did not give it a 10, the frame rate gets annoying. Also, the button layout is a little too cumbersome. Small complaints but perfectionGenerally speaking, this game is an absolute must own. Great graphics (when the frame rate doesn't slow down on you), deep story and expansive worlds to explore. Time consuming at its finest! If your a fan of the series this is the pinnacle. As for why I did not give it a 10, the frame rate gets annoying. Also, the button layout is a little too cumbersome. Small complaints but perfection means perfect.… Expand
  16. metadubrev2
    Mar 18, 2018
    5
    there's as much to hate about this game as there is to love. yeah there's some great aspects but far too many irritating things ruin the game. a save mechanism that takes you back far before when you saved, button mashing combat, fatal lightning storms you can't escape that fill seemingly 1/3 of the time you're in some areas, tedious item management, farming and selling, hours of justthere's as much to hate about this game as there is to love. yeah there's some great aspects but far too many irritating things ruin the game. a save mechanism that takes you back far before when you saved, button mashing combat, fatal lightning storms you can't escape that fill seemingly 1/3 of the time you're in some areas, tedious item management, farming and selling, hours of just wandering and traveling. when it's fun it's really fun but it's really not fun very often.… Expand
  17. HorusVenus1210
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Es un juego que no tiene peros... Todo es majestuoso uno nunca se aburre de explorar y dan ganas de ir hasta el último rincón.
  18. Darius991
    Mar 17, 2018
    0
    i played the game 10 h and i must say very overrated game
    1.The Story not satisfactory and boring.
    2.Stupid puzzle dungeons.
    3. Weapon durability 0 don´t need to say more.
    4. Open World farming i don´t give a **** in a offline game
    5. Clumsy gameplay
  19. Meta1234
    Mar 17, 2018
    4
    From an until recently lifelong Nintendo fan:

    This is a Zelda game but it has got its flaws. They should be mentioned and the eternal Nintendo nostalgia should be put aside because it has metaphorically become a source of sickness. [Frame drop part of my review applies to Wii U, cannot talk about the Nintendo Switch with certainty] Continuing with the gameplay, the one-shot game    From an until recently lifelong Nintendo fan:

    This is a Zelda game but it has got its flaws. They should be mentioned and the eternal Nintendo nostalgia should be put aside because it has metaphorically become a source of sickness.

    [Frame drop part of my review applies to Wii U, cannot talk about the Nintendo Switch with certainty]

    Continuing with the gameplay, the one-shot game overs and the constant breaking of the weapons is another source of frustration. It even goes beyond frustration and generates anger in the player. Travelling long distances for exploring and suddenly getting one-shot is not nice. This is a first open world for Zelda and the flaws are more than visible. The balance in the open-world playing experience is not there.

    Moving on to cinematics and voice-acting. Once again the experience lacks completeness. There is voice acting in some scenes but once the cinematic is over it goes back to the text boxes. Compared to a game like AC where there is voice acting even during gameplay e.g. when following an ally, Nintendo is lagging far behind in this sector.

    Lastly, there is a robotic style of developing a game from the side of Nintendo. What models have we got in our inventory? this and that ok how to combine them together? ok then now use them. First make the models, then robotically dress it up with some reused storyline. Does it fit? Who cares? After creating a story timeline in Hyrule Historia probably for selling a few copies of a book, now it is scrapped just like that. The story is meshed up again.

    And my final thoughts: It does not mean that a pioneer in the pixel-era of gaming should continue getting praise even for underperforming open-world modern games, just because they pioneered back in the 80s. If a game like Far Cry gets 8 points on average, when it is much more advanced in gameplay balance and cinematics and overall feeling, then Breath of the Wild is half that and can only get a 4 from my side.    … Expand
  20. SamGoesHart
    Mar 16, 2018
    1
    Getting rid of the A-Items, Bosses, classic Dungeons, Soundtrack and linear but packed overworld is not creating a good Zelda-Game, nor a good game in general.
  21. Cefezsig
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    As a game, it's a masterpiece.
    But it does lack a lot of things that make Zelda games, well, Zelda games.
    If you are a Zelda fan, I think you are going to be a little disappointed with the lack of such iconic Zelda things.
    If you are a newcomer, you're going to love it.
  22. Maz_Koshia
    Mar 15, 2018
    10
    Its a good game with minor flaws that do not make the game deserve a 9. I would give it a 9.9 if possible. Don't let the trolls mislead you. Buy this game
  23. Drope
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    Inovador...nem tudo é Grafico...dentro do esperado...como sempre a franquia zelda abrindo a mentes...com softwer basico o switch fez essa blz...quando chegar aos 8gb de RAM do PS4 possivelmente teremos um outro conceito de games.
  24. mikeisright3
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    Dear God. This game is simply one pf the best ever. I have no idea how to explain how good this game is. But it's good.
  25. EgErVali
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    This game is nothing but amazing, I've never played a Zelda game before because I always thought they looked boring but this game made me a into a Zelda fan and made want to play more of the games.
    I have now put in 145 hours into the game and am currently trying to 100% it.
    And even thought I've put in 145 hours I'm sure I will put in many more. This is a game that everyone should    This game is nothing but amazing, I've never played a Zelda game before because I always thought they looked boring but this game made me a into a Zelda fan and made want to play more of the games.
    I have now put in 145 hours into the game and am currently trying to 100% it.
    And even thought I've put in 145 hours I'm sure I will put in many more.

    This is a game that everyone should play, I highly recommend it and hope you have fun.    … Expand
  26. arjunfast
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    This game is the best Music, game play, world, and details are all just amazing and this game is my favorite
  27. loic01
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    Très bon jeu qu'on remarque sur plusieurs points. En premier, j'aimerai parler du graphique qui n'est certes pas merveilleux mais pour un monde autant ouvert, Nintendo ne pouvait pas faire mieux selon moi. Ensuite, justement, le monde ouvert de ce Zelda montre une certaine liberté qu'on à de jouée à ce magnifique jeu. De même, l'histoire et le fait de pouvoir rechercher nos souvenirs font,Très bon jeu qu'on remarque sur plusieurs points. En premier, j'aimerai parler du graphique qui n'est certes pas merveilleux mais pour un monde autant ouvert, Nintendo ne pouvait pas faire mieux selon moi. Ensuite, justement, le monde ouvert de ce Zelda montre une certaine liberté qu'on à de jouée à ce magnifique jeu. De même, l'histoire et le fait de pouvoir rechercher nos souvenirs font, selon moi, de la curiosité de retrouver les souvenirs et de faire du 100%. Jeu, pour finir, à un niveau adapté (pas trop facile ni difficile) vu qu'on peut battre le boss au début où à la fin ce qui définira si le combat est facile où non. Pour un créateur qui n'a pas l'habitude de faire des Zelda comme celui-là, ce zelda breath of the Wild mérite un 10/10… Expand
  28. MikeyMikerson
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    Do you remember the very first time you walked out into Hyrule field in Ocarina of Time? Do you remember that wonderful feeling? I was able to relive that feeling playing this game. This game is nothing short of perfect. Whether you're playing the story or simply exploring and completing side quests, there is no shortage of tasks to complete. This game truly does reward you forDo you remember the very first time you walked out into Hyrule field in Ocarina of Time? Do you remember that wonderful feeling? I was able to relive that feeling playing this game. This game is nothing short of perfect. Whether you're playing the story or simply exploring and completing side quests, there is no shortage of tasks to complete. This game truly does reward you for exploring as you will get lost for hours falling into to side quests and fun areas to explore. Each mission can be completed in many different ways thanks to the new Zelda physics engine. Aside from playability, this game visually is a work of art. I will go as far as to say this is the best video game ever made.… Expand
  29. arousse
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    el único problema de zelda es ganon que como jefe final es un chiste, pero esto puede ser mi opinión por supuesto, pero después de sufrir con jefes como el fantasma de ganondorf o el pescado gigante en majora mask y que juegos como dark souls 3 donde los jefes te agarran los pelos de la verga, de la tensión, ganon es aburrido y soso
  30. bradward
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    Simply amazing. This game balances exploration, puzzle solving, and combat expertly, and has a decent story to boot. An achievement in gaming, and a must-play for anybody who is looking for an adventure game to sink hundreds of hours into.
  31. MootziIsABoss
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    Absolutely my favorite game I've played in a long time. Nintendo blew this one out of the park. The open world take and redoing the classic Legend of Zelda formula was a crazy risk, but Breath of the Wild passed with flying colors. I absolutely adore this game, it never gets boring.
  32. FreedomFighters
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    Any gamer that's been on the internet knows that it took four long, daunting, arduous years for Nintendo to release this much-anticipated and much-ballyhooed "The Legend of Zelda" title after properly announcing it. We first knew it was happening in January 2013, but we didn't see legitimate gameplay of it until June of 2014 at E3. And while we were blown away by what we saw, Nintendo wasAny gamer that's been on the internet knows that it took four long, daunting, arduous years for Nintendo to release this much-anticipated and much-ballyhooed "The Legend of Zelda" title after properly announcing it. We first knew it was happening in January 2013, but we didn't see legitimate gameplay of it until June of 2014 at E3. And while we were blown away by what we saw, Nintendo was mum about the game throughout 2015, showing no gameplay during the year, delaying the game several times, and notoriously not showing it at their E3 press conference, even though the game had once been slated to launch in 2015. By the time we finally got decent footage of this vaunted Wii U "Zelda" title, the Switch was on the way and the game would serve as a launch title for Nintendo's new console. This added to the overall pressure of the game: there's the pressure to be really great, the pressure to live up to the "Zelda" name, and now, the pressure to give gamers a reason to go out at launch and buy themselves a shiny, new Nintendo Switch. It was scary, yes, but Nintendo, with far more poise than they showed throughout any of the Wii U's years, fearlessly took the new "Zelda" title in several directions, and we ended up getting a game that may well be one of the best in the company's storied history.
    "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" really is all about exploration: the amount of freedom in the game is absolutely incredible, the open-endedness of the gameplay is magnificent, and the fact that you can play however you want to is brilliant. Hell, I spent 30 hours on the game, defeated the Divine Beasts and Calamity Ganon, and I had only completed 6.78% of the game by the time all was said and done. Nintendo really packed this one with a lot of content, and beyond all of the great things to explore, the visuals are top-notch (even in handheld mode), the story, though still a "Link must defeat Ganon" ordeal, actually adds a bit more emotion to the game as a whole, and the voice actors do a fine job. I'll admit, it's obviously not an easy game, and it's not a short game, which might discourage some, but I'm telling you, this is a game you absolutely have to witness first-hand. "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is easily one of Nintendo's greatest, most-polished, and most exciting games, and it's another achievement in the studio's long history. It definitely made a statement being a launch title, letting everyone know of the types of experiences they'll be getting with the Switch, and beyond making that first impression, it's an absolutely brilliant game. Do give it a shot, you really should.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  33. Chicaswag123
    Mar 4, 2018
    0
    This game is the worst. All you do is walk around and the bosses are easy. Didnt bother to return it, Instead i gave it what it deserved. I Threw it in the TRASH. Good ridence to bad rubbish. I dont recommend playing this game
  34. ILCAVALIERE
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    Que decir de este zelda... poco se puede decir que no se haya dicho ,gráficos preciosos, físicas increíbles ,la posibilidad de hacer y afrontar las situaciones como te apetezca...un juego impresionante y después de 120 h no me aburre
  35. Timi7272
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    I've been playing the game for 100 hours, so I think I can review it as well.
    Let's begin with the beginning of the game: Your adventure will start in a little cave, where link has slept for a long time. When you go outside the cave, you will see how huge and beautiful the world is. You will also see an old man who is standing by the fire. He will guide you at the beginning. But he    I've been playing the game for 100 hours, so I think I can review it as well.
    Let's begin with the beginning of the game: Your adventure will start in a little cave, where link has slept for a long time. When you go outside the cave, you will see how huge and beautiful the world is. You will also see an old man who is standing by the fire. He will guide you at the beginning. But he doesn't explain you everything, you have to explore the first area for your own. In the first shrines you will get the probably most important items in the game. For example the stasis rune, that you can use to stop the time for almost all objects in the world. Later in the game, also for enemies. An other example is the magnesis rune, to lift up magnetic objects like some chests.
    The tutorial is not long and annoying like in many other games, and the runes that you get at the beginning are gonna help you more than you think.
    The last thing I wanna say, is, that you can really see that the game has been in development for many years. The normal mode (not the hard mode in the DLC) is really well balanced. Only that the weapons are getting wrecked a bit too fast. Especially in the beginning of the game.    … Expand
  36. WellTaco
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    This game is the greatest game on the switch this the best game in the series it deserve a 10 out of 10 it deserves best game of 2017 if you have a switch then buy this game.
  37. TripleMoonPanda
    Mar 1, 2018
    7
    So I wanted to actually play this for a while before I left a review so after about 40 hours I think I'm ready.
    Massive open world with great variety of environments and weathers. The survival aspect is superb.. The climbing mechanic they added was also a really nice touch and made exploring the world just that much better. You see a mountain and you're like "I wanna go and climb that    So I wanted to actually play this for a while before I left a review so after about 40 hours I think I'm ready.
    Massive open world with great variety of environments and weathers. The survival aspect is superb.. The climbing mechanic they added was also a really nice touch and made exploring the world just that much better. You see a mountain and you're like "I wanna go and climb that mountain and see what's up there" and you can do every bit of that plus some. The story is good, not great but much better then the past couple of Zelda games. Side quest are also good, I think they could've improved more on these though. A lot of them seem kind of shallow and also I feel like there's not enough of them scattered threw out the world. A bethesda game like Skyrim or Fallout 4 feels like it has a smaller map but they feel that map with many memorable locations and more quests that are more fleshed out then BOTW, and I'm not even going to compare side quest in BOTW to side quests in the Witcher 3 (honestly BOTW can't compete with the Witcher 3 in this aspect).
    Dungeons. . . I really would've liked to see more large scale dungeons like in previous Zelda games. The 4 main ones are really short and really easy. I was honestly bored with them. I found many of the shrines to be more challenging then the 4 main dungeons. Oh and about the Shrines, sure there's a bunch of them (100 to be exact) and I like the aspect of completing these shrines for increasing your health and stamina to be a nice addition but I still would've like to see fewer more challenging shrines. The dungeons and the shrines I feel are really not all that good and I would much rather have the old large challenging dungeons in place of these.
    Weapon variety in this game is great but another big negative for me is the weapon durability mechanic. This is just annoying, weapons break far to easily and you can't repair any of them. It feels like fake difficulty because you have to keep picking up crappy weapons and use them and you don't get to keep any of the cool weapons you get besides the master sword. I would've like to see a much more indepth durability system with crafting and repairing and also make metal weapons last longer then the sticks. All the weapons no matter what they are seem to break after the same amount of use. I get like 3-4 hit's with a stick and with a metal sword it feels like I only get 4-5 hits before it breaks and I have to use the freakin stick anyways.
    Now on to performance. . . Performance on the switch is really unexceptable. Constant frame drops and only 30 fps. 720p resolution that actually drops down lower when playing in handheld mode and only 900p which also can drop when docked. Now this isn't really the games fault but the fault of the switch. I like that is portable but they really could've put more powerful hardware in the thing (plus WTF Nintendo only 32GBs of storage unless I shell out another $50 - $70 for a 128GB Micro SD card) after getting tired at the crappy frame rate while docked, I actually ended up downloading Cemu and running the game threw that with some mods that let me play it at 60fps and a resolution of 1440p which made the visuals look much, much better. Oh and visuals that's another thing I understand the switch doesn't have the power to do it, but the visuals look like a game from 2011 and not 2017 luckily the fantastic art style and weather system really make up for the lack fancy graphics and effects.
    So all in all I rate the game a 7/10 it's really good but not as good as everyone will have you believe, I consider the Witcher 3 a 9/10 and compared to that game BOTW sits at a solid 7. One piece of advice I would give you guys is if you actually OWN THE GAME and have a decent gaming PC then download Cemu and play it there instead of playing it docked on the switch. If you wanna play it on the go then the Switch is a great/only way to play.    … Expand
  38. hifumitogo
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    As a newcomer to the Zelda series, this game amazed me in many ways and the contents in this game are actually more than what have I expected. This game deserves all those GOTY awards this year. Played Mario Odyssey, HZD, Nier: A, Persona 5, all GOTY contenders and Zelda BoTW is indeed the better one out of them. But of course there are somethings I simply not so fond of:

    1. Completion    As a newcomer to the Zelda series, this game amazed me in many ways and the contents in this game are actually more than what have I expected. This game deserves all those GOTY awards this year. Played Mario Odyssey, HZD, Nier: A, Persona 5, all GOTY contenders and Zelda BoTW is indeed the better one out of them. But of course there are somethings I simply not so fond of:

    1. Completion and rewarding. So I have beaten the game but my % of completion is barely around 20%. I know I didn't hunt for Korok seeds a lot and didn't bother much on those side quests but the % bothered me quite a lot given that I completed all the main quests. All I can say are those activities are not so rewarding for me especially after beaten the final boss.

    2. Princess Zelda's voice. Fairly shock for me after my cute, sweet and pretty looking princess said her first dialogue in the game. Don't match with her appearance at all.

    3. Climbing while raining. I know this is part of the game but sometimes it just f me hard. AFAIK there isn't any set or elixir that can help with this right?

    4. Puzzle. I know solving puzzle element in Zelda series is like stealing car in GTA. But it's quite troublesome for me, precisely the 4 divine beasts puzzle.

    In a side note I actually expect more from a game that known by many as game of the decade nonetheless. No offense to this game, but I'm quite disappointed if this is the height a single player video game can reach up to now. I must say it's my expectation is always too high for highly rated games. Don't be mad guys just my opinions :)    … Expand
  39. cookie2
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The beauty of this masterpiece is far too great to express through words.The game let's you go where you want when you want as soon as you get off the great plateau, letting you explore literally anything you can possibly see.The music is also so gentle and fitting with the nearly destroyed world that most of the time, the wind and birds seem to blend in with the music.… Expand
  40. HugoStiglitz
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    I'm giving it a 9/10 so far, and I still think Horizon is the better game based on its combat and story and it's more linear nature (a good thing IMO, some times open world games are too open IMO) but wow, Zelda is incredible. I might change my opinion after I've beaten it though. I enjoy the story, I just hope it goes somewhere aside from what's totally predictable. I'd love to see anI'm giving it a 9/10 so far, and I still think Horizon is the better game based on its combat and story and it's more linear nature (a good thing IMO, some times open world games are too open IMO) but wow, Zelda is incredible. I might change my opinion after I've beaten it though. I enjoy the story, I just hope it goes somewhere aside from what's totally predictable. I'd love to see an epic ending for this epic game but we'll see.

    All the haters giving bad reviews are so stupid it's really hilarious. You can't even get mad about it, that's how dumb they are. No one agrees with them besides.

    Also the comments about this having bad graphics show the complete ignorance most gamers have when it comes to graphics. It's like they're blind. The deal with BoTW is yes, it does have last gen textures, and relatively simple geometry, but it absolutely excels when it comes to lighting and atmospherics. The lighting and atmospheric effects are far beyond anything in last generations. Much like the Last Guardian. Pretty much the same exact story with that game graphically. Another gorgeous game where all people can do is look at a texture and proclaim the graphics are bad. That's not how graphics work.

    Hate to break it to these people but lighting always has, and always will be far more important than textures. You could use the most detailed textures, and photo grammetry techniques to produce a ridiculously detailed game, but without quality PBR shaders, global illumination, ambient occlusion, shadowing and bounce light, it would look as flat as a PS2 game.

    Uncharted 4 isn't the best looking game in the business because of its textures, it's because of its lighting. Same with GT Sport. Zelda looks gorgeous you morons.    … Expand
  41. swissjm
    Feb 27, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild is a strong entry in the Zelda series. The open world aspect of the game is refreshing and mixes up the formula of past 3D Zelda titles, as well as takes the series back to it's roots. The fact that you can go anywhere and do anything gives you an immense sense of freedom and encourages exploration. You can literally climb any surface, swim any river, and reach anything you see in the distance. You can even go straight to the final boss fight without accomplishing anything else in the game. The "tutorial" part of the game on the Great Plataea is extremely well done. The player is given a taste of what adventuring in Hyrule really feels like and sets the player up to succeed with tasks and challenges that flow very well in the narrative and doesn't feel like a tutorial in itself.
    Where the game falters is that the scope of Hyrule is so vast that the story is left wanting. Nintendo is first and foremost about game play (and this game plays extremely well), but you never bond with any of the characters outside of Zelda. There is no character development or any relational bond with anyone other than Zelda. There is so much time spent in game exploring and discovering new areas that if there's not a relational component to the story and characters to keep you engaged, then the main story is easily pushed to the side. I like how we are taken along an adventure with Link as he recovers his memories. We discover bits of his past along the way until we have a clear picture of what happened 100 years ago. But that's just it. The champions that Link knew 100 years ago are gone. Zelda is gone. We don't go through this adventure with anyone by our side. We have no one to latch on to and to grow with. The champion descendants found in each location play no part in the end. They are simply there and then have no relevance, with the former champions (who we have never interacted with) are shoe-horned back in. In the end the final confrontation with Ganon doesn't hold a lot of weight because we aren't fighting for people we care about. There's no one that we can latch onto, that we grew with, who we want to save. It's only Zelda (who we never spend game time with).
    My other issue with the game is there seems to be missing a Zelda charm seen from other 3D entries. Not having unique, puzzle solving dungeons leaves a huge void. The four divine beasts were short and quiet generic. The bosses for each divine beast were boring as well. They were all variations of a phantom Ganon. The shrines scattered across Hyrule didn't scratch the dungeon itch either. A lot of them were very similar. Again, these elements took a back seat to exploration and the vastness of Hyrule. Story-wise it would have made sense for there to have been dungeons. Ganon had 100 years to build up his forces. There could easily have been "dungeons" throughout Hyrule were Link needed to defeat Ganon's generals and lieutenants.
    Over-all this game is a solid Legend of Zelda title and did a lot to mix things up for the better. It's by no means perfect and suffers on the story-side. The exploration and game play are excellent and I immensely enjoyed each of the 165 hours I put into this game.    … Expand
  42. JollyRoger218
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    It's not the best of the series but it's the best game of the last 10 years. Buy it, Play it, love it
  43. der2201
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego del mundo en la actualidad, sin duda el mejor zelda de la saga para mi !!!
  44. auditbadger
    Feb 23, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  45. JoseAngel47
    Feb 23, 2018
    8
    Taking The cel-shaded art-style of Wind waker and combining it with the style of modern Zelda gives this game a unique art-style which I adore. As well as giving you an open world in which you can experiment with almost anything makes this the best Zelda game and I hope we get another Zelda game like this in the future
  46. 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
  47. BoomaTron23
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    This is a game that will be remembered for changing a lot of norms in the Zelda franchise like the dungeons and the world this is an incredible game with good gameplay that will keep you interested for a long time the problems are that the frame rate will go down in certain areas and that even after you get all the shrines and korok seeds in the game it might become boring and you mightThis is a game that will be remembered for changing a lot of norms in the Zelda franchise like the dungeons and the world this is an incredible game with good gameplay that will keep you interested for a long time the problems are that the frame rate will go down in certain areas and that even after you get all the shrines and korok seeds in the game it might become boring and you might lose interest but when you start to the moment you decide to stop i can guarantee it will be an amazing experience… Expand
  48. DSmith349
    Feb 22, 2018
    9
    There's a reason this game has so much positive press. It's because it's simply brilliant.
    The creators of this game totally revamped how Zelda games are played. But they did so to mainly good effect. This made BOTW a refreshing take on the Zelda series (that's not to say the old format was bad and I would happily welcome a return to it in a future Zelda release, I think it's fine to have    There's a reason this game has so much positive press. It's because it's simply brilliant.
    The creators of this game totally revamped how Zelda games are played. But they did so to mainly good effect. This made BOTW a refreshing take on the Zelda series (that's not to say the old format was bad and I would happily welcome a return to it in a future Zelda release, I think it's fine to have the best of both worlds).
    The art style is lovely. The game world is huge, but constantly interesting to explore. And that's what BOTW probably does best, exploration. As soon as you set off in this game, you are free to go wherever you please and complete whichever dungeon you wish. This freedom is such a refreshing take in genre that has traditionally followed linear paths.
    The number of weapons and armour and collectibles on this game is pretty vast too, making the game continually engaging and presenting an element of character progression without actually having a "level-up" system.

    I found weapon breakages a bit annoying in the early game, but this was fine later in the game as you accumulate better weapons and more of them. So while it seemed annoying in the early game, upon reflection it just provided a good challenge and a level of satisfaction and relief when I came across better weapons. Overall game difficulty fits just about nice with character progression.

    The only drawbacks to this game for me were that the dungeons didn't feel as "deep" as they have in previous games and so I found myself getting through each dungeon pretty quick. Although I accept that they did add shrines (and so many), this didn't address the lack of depth in the four dungeons, it just added more "shallow" dungeon-esque places (shallow seems to harsh a word but I can't think of another right now). That said, the puzzles within many of them were great.

    I also felt the game lacked a proper end game after defeating the final boss.

    All in all, Zelda BOTW is a masterpiece and represents an incredible launch title. The game is a must-have for any new Switch owner. It's a game that is constantly interesting and where exploration is constant. The game is also challenging, but not too difficult.    … Expand
  49. UchihaBawb
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    A game to get lost in. A world so deep in life and character that it has you thinking, will anything ever top this?
    I'm 32, coming 33 this year and I often look back over games I've played, especially from my childhood and a few stunners crop to mind; Shadow of the Colossus (when it first released); Zelda Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask too; Final Fantasy 7 and 9 and also Half Life 2 to    A game to get lost in. A world so deep in life and character that it has you thinking, will anything ever top this?
    I'm 32, coming 33 this year and I often look back over games I've played, especially from my childhood and a few stunners crop to mind; Shadow of the Colossus (when it first released); Zelda Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask too; Final Fantasy 7 and 9 and also Half Life 2 to name a few. When thinking about these games, I tend to wonder if anything will come out that will match the enjoyment and memories those games gave me. I was probably one of a minority that do not want a Half Life 3 release because, although it would likely fit the story, will it ever live up to my expectation? My thoughts on this have changed after playing Breath of the Wild.
    Now Nintendo and Valve are two very different companies, that's for sure however Nintendo have now set the bar on revisiting a title and bringing it to the new generation (see Super Mario Odyssey); with Breath of the Wild they pretty much give the player full control over how events occur and take place in the world of Hyrule, until a Blood Moon rises (more on this later).
    The mechanics of the game are outstanding and made simple that your casual gamer can jump in and out of the game and boss it without the need for 20 minutes or more to ease themselves back in.
    Crafting is not a big part of this game; you won't be required to make up swords, shields, armour or bows however you will have to eat. In comes the foraging aspect of the game and this is handled so well and appears like minor achievements throughout that you find yourself continually on the hunt for more ingredients or animals to make some exotic recipes to be rewarded with a happy little tune when you create a handy meal.
    I've played many an open world game and one thing I could never understand as I worked my way through the game was, when returning to an area, why were the NPCs I previously killed, back again? Breath of the Wild covers this with the very clever Blood Moon. Basically, every so often, a moon powered by Ganon will rise and with it so will all of the baddies you once slain, back t seek revenge.
    I'm finding it difficult to sum up how great and how much I recommend this game. I did not want it to end! I actually went around and found all the shrines and completed all the side quests before even considering riding off towards the castle (Zelda had already waited 100 years for Link to appear once more, what damage would a few more weeks do? I thought). The side quests are a joy and cover a wide range of duties e.g. helping fix a marriage on the brink due to the husbands fascination for chickens (yes, Zelda fans, they're back); playing golf with a Goron; hunting giant horses and probably my favourite which was helping Hudson build a town and then fill it with a community.
    So it's been 20 years since ocarina of time and I still think about it and look back fondly and I know for sure that this game will and has left the same lasting impression. Now to download the DLC!

    Go on, buy it, you won't regret it. If it makes you feel better, I had this for the Wii U before buying my Switch and therefore bought a second copy of it and started it over again. Did not regret that decision as I still feel I got more than what I paid for it.    … Expand
  50. Hellsky
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    No sé ni por donde empezar... Este juego ha superado todas mis expectativas y eran altas. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild presume ser el mejor juego de todos los tiempos y puedo afirmar que corto no se queda.

    Exhibe un gameplay, mécanicas y controles de ensueño junto a una banda sonora ambiental que simplemente te llama a que juegues hora tras hora sin poder evitar quedarte    No sé ni por donde empezar... Este juego ha superado todas mis expectativas y eran altas. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild presume ser el mejor juego de todos los tiempos y puedo afirmar que corto no se queda.

    Exhibe un gameplay, mécanicas y controles de ensueño junto a una banda sonora ambiental que simplemente te llama a que juegues hora tras hora sin poder evitar quedarte parado y observar su maravilloso mundo, lleno de vegetación, fauna y puntos de interés donde siempre encontraremos algo interesante.

    Otro punto importante es que en este mundo abierto no nos dará "palo" ir de un sitio a otro ya que siempre acabaremos encontrando eventos nuevos (jefes, objetos,...) que anteriormente habían pasado desapercibidos. Todo esto es provocado por la inmensidad del mapa de Hyrule que atonta e ilusiona a cualquier mortal.

    Por último, cabe destacar que la historia de Zelda Breath of the Wild es simple pero a la vez cumple con su función principal, hacer viajar a nuestro héroe Link por todo el vasto mapeado del mundo.
    Mi calificación personal sería de 10 y encuentro que es una compra obligatoria para cualquier fan de Zelda y para cualquier amante de los videojuegos.    … Expand
  51. Tanwalk
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was worried when I bought Breath of the Wild that it would fail to live up to its 10/10 reputation as on of the greatest of all time... it blew my expectations out of the water! I've easily spent 150+ hours on this game and I am JUST getting to point where I am running out of stuff to do (minus the korok seeds). If you have a switch or wii u, this game is a MUST have.… Expand
  52. elandroid
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    Sorprendente a cada paso incluso después de 100h de juego. Este juego es el nuevo paradigma de los juegos de mundo abierto. Es contra lo que hay que comprar todos los sandbox que salgan en los próximos años hasta que sea superado. La inmersión, la cohesión y la ambientación del mundo son insuperables. La historia ha sido criticada pero está enfocada desde el punto de vista de "créate tuSorprendente a cada paso incluso después de 100h de juego. Este juego es el nuevo paradigma de los juegos de mundo abierto. Es contra lo que hay que comprar todos los sandbox que salgan en los próximos años hasta que sea superado. La inmersión, la cohesión y la ambientación del mundo son insuperables. La historia ha sido criticada pero está enfocada desde el punto de vista de "créate tu propia historia". Tú eres el héroe y decides qué hacer, ver y salvar. Todas las mecánicas y diseños que Nintendo ha puesto encima de la mesa con Breath of the Wild son una muestra de lo que se puede hacer en 2017 con el diseño de mundos. Ahora solo falta que alguien se digne a superarlo. Imprescindible.… Expand
  53. DeadYoshi
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. The world is beautiful, vast, and filled with content. The game is a lot of fun and the DLC is definitely worth the price if you are looking for more content.
  54. derpyderper
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    In the legend of zelda you play as your main superhero zelda, trying to save ling from the evil powers of tingle... EVERYTHING IS AMAZING IN THIS GAME AND IF YOU CAN YOU SHOULD BOY IS AND PLAY IS FOR AT LEAST 1000 HOURS!!!!
  55. ROKERGEAR
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo pienso que se quedo a muy poco de ser la mejor experiencia que eh jugado es un juego que hace todo de una forma muy buena de una forma casi perfecta pero pienso que su mayor detalle es su dificultad, en anteriores entregas la dificultad era un punto mas vital en el juego aqui en no el juego perfectamente te lo puedes terminar teniendo 5 u 6 corazones y los jefes final y las mazmorras no se sienten como un reto como tal son divertidas y entetenida s pero te quedas esperando mas supongo que el modo experto mejorara eso pero aun asi los jefes no son lo que realmente esperaba de ahi en fuera es un gran juego y hace que sea el mejor mundo abierto al que eh jugado incluso mejor que lo gta hace q tu intecciones con el mondo a un nuevo nivel y eso se agrade mucho… Expand
  56. LeoChima
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing, I've played the game for about 80 hours and have just completed 23% of the game (I may just be really slow). The graphics are amazing, the amount of hours you can put in to it is just amazing and the story is incredible.
  57. ZeoN
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    Uno de los mejores videojuegos que he jugado nunca.Un mundo abierto perfectamente ejecutado junto a la historia principal y las acciones secundarias.Podría extenderme en este análisis mucho,pero el juego es simplemente mágico.Gustará a cualquier amante de los RPG y los videojuegos.
    Enemigos en su dificultad justa y un mundo con el que no te aburrirás.Junto a Horizon (PS4),los mejores    Uno de los mejores videojuegos que he jugado nunca.Un mundo abierto perfectamente ejecutado junto a la historia principal y las acciones secundarias.Podría extenderme en este análisis mucho,pero el juego es simplemente mágico.Gustará a cualquier amante de los RPG y los videojuegos.
    Enemigos en su dificultad justa y un mundo con el que no te aburrirás.Junto a Horizon (PS4),los mejores videojuegos de 2017.    … Expand
  58. Nathaniel_Wu
    Feb 17, 2018
    9
    It's good, really good. However, it's far from perfect, and not really that innovative as some people claims. In other words, it didn't really match the hype I've been receiving, nothing really blew my mind or anything. So I'll give 9/10.
    It has many obvious flaws, which frustrates me quite often when I was playing, but the attraction is also strong. The 9 I gave is more like 15 - 6,    It's good, really good. However, it's far from perfect, and not really that innovative as some people claims. In other words, it didn't really match the hype I've been receiving, nothing really blew my mind or anything. So I'll give 9/10.
    It has many obvious flaws, which frustrates me quite often when I was playing, but the attraction is also strong. The 9 I gave is more like 15 - 6, where the 15 is how good the right things they did, and 6 is how bad the flaws are.    … Expand
  59. Erumbitarbo
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    i'm a major zelda fan and i love all of the mainline games(including skyward sword) and most of its spin offs, but there was a point that i knew they were gonna be great that i stopped getting hyped for every new entry that came. oh boy did nintendo fix that issue in E3 2014, every since its initial reveal i was super hyped up for this game, even annoying my conversations with friends byi'm a major zelda fan and i love all of the mainline games(including skyward sword) and most of its spin offs, but there was a point that i knew they were gonna be great that i stopped getting hyped for every new entry that came. oh boy did nintendo fix that issue in E3 2014, every since its initial reveal i was super hyped up for this game, even annoying my conversations with friends by fan boying over it. and when it came out, Every, Single, Hype of this game...WAS worth it. hell i'd say beyond that. its the most open a zelda game have, the entire game has beautiful design, memorable mechanics, and overall puzzle design hell if you were to ask i'd tell you the biggest puzzle of this game, is it most unsolvable one, Where to go next? those words that you say to yourself will lead you to new discoveries, tough spots, and overall just another cliff for you to put your controller down and look at beautiful view. this is the biggest that hyrule has been and recommended for zelda fans at hearts or those looking to seek an entry into the series.… Expand
  60. Hwl
    Feb 16, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, First of all, if youre a Zelda fan, go buy this game. You will love it, and it will suck all your nostalgy out in seconds. But if youre an demander costumer, youll see that BOTW is not what everybody says, this is not a game of the year. You have probably heard that this game is difficult and does not treat you like a child. FALSE. This game is NOT difficult, this game uses artificial difficulty. EVERYTHING KILLS YOU BY 1 HIT. Till you have a better armour and tons of health. When your stats are comparable to the mons stats EVERYTHING gets so easy. So, this way the game offers you a false sensation of getting better and a false evolution as a player. The game has just 4 type of relevant enemies, that are the same on all the map, on each zone you will bore of just finding bokoblins, moblins and things like that. The game still being childish, the bosses are ridicously easy and the game does not present a single real challengue all the way throught. I'ts true that you have total liberty of solving whichever kind of situation by your own way, but BOTW gets sickly repetitive till you go defeat ganon (who is a real dissappointing boss). The puzzles that you'll find on the sanctuaries will always be or stupidly easy or ridicously incomprehensible. Whenever you need to heal you up you'll have to pause the game and go to your inventory. This constantly gets you off from the expirience and reminds you that it is just a game, and youre almost always able to save your game so you never are on real danger, because if you die, you just have to load your last save and try again. This game rewards bad players instead of good players because if you fail, just try again, but this time you know what you gotta do. The legend of zelda still being a good game, but is truly disapponting if you were expecting all the ratings promised to you.… Expand
  61. Fhone
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    Before I talk about Breath of the Wild, let me address some things. TL:DR at the bottom

    This game brings Zelda back to life. Everyone saying this isn't a real Zelda game are players who are used to the Zelda games with Ocarina of Time's tired playstyle, and let's be honest, it was getting boring and it reached its end with Skyward Sword. Thankfully we got A Link Between Worlds because    Before I talk about Breath of the Wild, let me address some things. TL:DR at the bottom

    This game brings Zelda back to life. Everyone saying this isn't a real Zelda game are players who are used to the Zelda games with Ocarina of Time's tired playstyle, and let's be honest, it was getting boring and it reached its end with Skyward Sword. Thankfully we got A Link Between Worlds because it broke the cycle of rehashed playstyles. Nintendo played it smart, they kept adding in gimmicks to keep players from noticing that they were playing the same game with different graphics. Skyward Sword had the flight, Twilight Princess had the wolf transformations, and Wind Waker had the traveling. Take those out and it's pretty much Ocarina of Time DLC.

    Thankfully Breath of the Wild delievered, I gotta say I would've been a little disappointed if it had the same playstyle that's been used for years. The game does have some missed opportunities and things I would've liked to see (hopeflly they'll be around in the next game), dungeons could've been larger, but the scattered shrines make up for the loss of classic dungeons, some shrines being short, and some being pretty lengthy.

    I'm also glad they still kept some classic Zelda things in there while adding in new things, like figuring out the enemy's weakness and figuring out puzzles. This game feels more like the first Zelda than any of the recent releases, open, rewarding, and fun. The game rewards players for their curiosity, and features tons of puzzles to solve and really reminds us of what Zelda is about.

    TL:DR - Don't listen to the kids who say this isn't a Zelda game just because they want more OoT rehashes, THIS is a Zelda game. I stopped playing a while ago to play other games, but this is one of my all time favorites and will be remembered for generations to come.    … Expand
  62. Audile
    Feb 15, 2018
    9
    Gran juego de aventuras en un enorme y precioso mundo, el juego va de menos a mas, y aunque al principio resulte un poco dificil a medida que avanzas al obtener poderes, mejores armas y armaduras la dificultad sera menor. El juego es una delicia y por achacarle algo diria la poca durabilidad de las armas. Muy recomendable.
  63. likegamersdo
    Feb 15, 2018
    5
    Very standard open world game with little to do and nothing to discover. Mildly interesting physics puzzles cannot save a game like this from the crushing mediocrity present in every aspect of design.
  64. SennaTheSenna
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    To get straight to the point, Breath of the Wild is probably the best game yet. Sure, it's not perfect. but good enough to give it a solid 10/10!

    Zelda games have most of the time a lot of freedom, but BOTW is the true definition of an open-world game. You start of at the great plateau, where you'll learn the basics of the game, such as the combat system (which is really good in my    To get straight to the point, Breath of the Wild is probably the best game yet. Sure, it's not perfect. but good enough to give it a solid 10/10!

    Zelda games have most of the time a lot of freedom, but BOTW is the true definition of an open-world game. You start of at the great plateau, where you'll learn the basics of the game, such as the combat system (which is really good in my opinion) and shrines. In the four shrines on the great plateau you'll find runes that will help you a lot in your quest. The great plateau is kind of linear, but after that the freedom is all yours. If you want you could just skip the entire story and go face the final boss right away. I recommend following the story though.

    I see a lot of people complaining about the empty world. I actually don't see a problem with that. To me it looks kind of realistic and stunning to look at. The only real problem I have with this game is the lack of music. I know, it fits with the open-world theme but I want some music that I'll still remember when I'm old. Luckily this game still has some great themes, such as the mini-bosses and villages.

    One thing I truly love about this game is that it has so much styles. First of all it's an open-world game of course, but it also has great combat, confusing puzzles, sexeh waifus and fun mini-games. You may not like all of them but BOTW sure is a game everyone can enjoy!

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is an almost perfect game and definitely way better than that freaking 97 it has now. THE must have for the Nintendo Switch!    … Expand
  65. Artyfonseca
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    The game took away the classic formula for Zelda and made a new one in such a great way, even in the beginning area of the game there's so much to do such as kill Bokoblins, Complete the First Four Shrines, Fight the Stone Talus, and Cook Things, But once you leave the Great Plateau there's so much more for the player to in Hyrule that I'll take me hours to say all of the things there areThe game took away the classic formula for Zelda and made a new one in such a great way, even in the beginning area of the game there's so much to do such as kill Bokoblins, Complete the First Four Shrines, Fight the Stone Talus, and Cook Things, But once you leave the Great Plateau there's so much more for the player to in Hyrule that I'll take me hours to say all of the things there are to do in this game, It gives all the freedom in the game and lets you do anything you want, It doesn't force you to do the story, In fact the game really doesn't even tell you to do the story, The main Aspects in which the game does amazing is Freedom and Gameplay, and this game gives Ocarina of Time Competition, so if you have a Switch or a Wii U then I heavily recommend this game… Expand
  66. SpeedEBird
    Feb 12, 2018
    2
    This game used to be fun, but after you've played for around 90 hours, you start to feel bored, and after 130 hours you just cant stand it! The overworld was made just to be big, like in Twilight Princess
  67. The_Gaming_Guy
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    First off this game is great extremely fun with many secrets Easter eggs and lots of just game play it very fun I've clocked in about 150 hours and i'm still finding many new things every single day
  68. mefzeldernx
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    Reinventar la saga es decir poco, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" es sin lugar a dudas el juego más revolucionario de los últimos años. El género de los mundos abiertos ha recibido un ejemplo de como hacer una aventura libre y única para cada jugador.
    Las físicas son las principales protagonistas del 10, los efectos de sonido, la gravedad sobre los objetos, la inteligencia    Reinventar la saga es decir poco, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" es sin lugar a dudas el juego más revolucionario de los últimos años. El género de los mundos abiertos ha recibido un ejemplo de como hacer una aventura libre y única para cada jugador.
    Las físicas son las principales protagonistas del 10, los efectos de sonido, la gravedad sobre los objetos, la inteligencia artificial, el clima son elementos que dejan anonadado una vez que comienzas a experimentar con los objetos. Este es uno de los pocos juegos donde la historia es una de las cosas más secundarias dentro del contenido, es seguro que al aventurarte contra Ganon la curiosidad te lleve a los lugares menos pensados del mapa.
    Sin lugar a dudas un juego esencial si te haces con la nueva Nintedo Switch o tienes la Wii U.
    La versión de Switch es impecable, la jugabilidad es igual en modo portátil como en el dock, aún mejor si tienes el juego actualizado ya que refina el framerate de ciertas áreas que antes presentaban problema.    … Expand
  69. CODAthlete1
    Feb 10, 2018
    0
    Do not waste your money on this game, and do NOT buy a Nintendo Switch!!! The Switch is already very underpowered, has NO games, many design flaws, and is just a piece of crap gimmick for 5 year olds and nostalgia neck beards. Anyway, Breath of the Wild, is a piece of **** game. You'll be running around killing people in a bland ass field for hours, and get bored right away. It isDo not waste your money on this game, and do NOT buy a Nintendo Switch!!! The Switch is already very underpowered, has NO games, many design flaws, and is just a piece of crap gimmick for 5 year olds and nostalgia neck beards. Anyway, Breath of the Wild, is a piece of **** game. You'll be running around killing people in a bland ass field for hours, and get bored right away. It is extremely repetitive and boring, with 0% action going on. If you want a good game worth around 60 bucks, go buy COD, PUBG, Rainbow Six Siege, or literally anything else on a good console (Xbox or PS4) that has a game library. Instead of running around in a huge field, play anything else.… Expand
  70. jpacor
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    Honestly, one of the greatest games ever made, whether you are a Zelda fan or not you WILL enjoy this game. After Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, it was clear that the standard 3D Zelda formula was getting old, and I was nervous when hearing that BotW was going to be different and was afraid of what Nintendo would come up with.,.

    But it was totally worth it! The open world is    Honestly, one of the greatest games ever made, whether you are a Zelda fan or not you WILL enjoy this game. After Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, it was clear that the standard 3D Zelda formula was getting old, and I was nervous when hearing that BotW was going to be different and was afraid of what Nintendo would come up with.,.

    But it was totally worth it! The open world is absolutely amazing, beautiful, jam packed with content, and MASSIVE. The physics of this game are incredible, allowing for you to climb just about anything and glide for long distances, allowing for a huge sense of exploration and almost no boundaries for where you can go. Having several shrines, instead of single long dungeons, was a great idea as well, challenging the player with puzzles without disrupting your exploration for too long a period of time. Combat is also more challenging, where your weapons break and you are forced to strategize and prioritize weapons based on the opponents that you fight. Much better than using the sword, hookshot and arrows a million times like in the old games.

    My only complaint, and this if forced, is the boss battles, which aren't too exciting or complicated, but this isn't enough of an issue to say this game isn't perfect.

    BotW is honestly a reason to buy a Switch, it is a perfect game, the best yet of the current generation of gaming, and is a really exciting direction for Nintendo. I hope that this is a good sign of things to come!    … Expand
  71. 454leefryblend
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    If you wanna pick a Switch, the first game you'll need to have is this one: fun, fresh and makes you want to keep playing non-stop
  72. Abelardo78
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego de la nintendo switch, del 2017, y de la década por siempre quedara en el altar de los mejores juegos de la historia
  73. funnelcakemylad
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    This is a very solid game in the franchise. It takes a way different approach than other Zelda games, and it succeeded at this new idea. The game has one of the best narratives I have ever seen in my years of gaming, which is saying something. It also tops it off with likable characters with different personalities. This game also holds my favorite Princess Zelda in all of the games. ThisThis is a very solid game in the franchise. It takes a way different approach than other Zelda games, and it succeeded at this new idea. The game has one of the best narratives I have ever seen in my years of gaming, which is saying something. It also tops it off with likable characters with different personalities. This game also holds my favorite Princess Zelda in all of the games. This game may be challenging, the Divine Beasts may be pretty annoying, and the true ending may be a bit anticlimactic. But this is overall a very great game that is very fun to play.… Expand
  74. Ocarina_Crews
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece, open-world done right and playing it is just a fun thing to do. BoTW treats the series in a very different way, yet it has high enough quality it can be argued to be the best Zelda ever made. It sure is a true contender for it.
  75. Lucasfal
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing,great gameplay,art style,combat.Only downside is the story,the story is decent at best
  76. Superbrains
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I’ve ever played in my life. I would buy 2 switches just to play this game. Great story, not much of a soundtrack but the songs it does have are all good. The divine beasts feel just like a regular zelda dungeon. But the best thing about this game is it’s vast open world. I’m a huge fan of open world games and this one is the best without a doubt. This game is worthThis is the best game I’ve ever played in my life. I would buy 2 switches just to play this game. Great story, not much of a soundtrack but the songs it does have are all good. The divine beasts feel just like a regular zelda dungeon. But the best thing about this game is it’s vast open world. I’m a huge fan of open world games and this one is the best without a doubt. This game is worth buying a switch for on its own for. If I had to choose one game to play for the rest of eternity it would be this one. This is Nintendo’s finest work.… Expand
  77. iPuuhapete
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    I have never played a Zelda game before. I didn't like the concept of Zelda games. After much hype I wanted to try this one out and I almost quit playing after an hour or two of gameplay. I'm glad I didn't. After an hour or so more I was hooked and had to play more than 50 hours.
    One of the best games I have played.
    I highly recommend this game even to people who haven't been into Zelda    I have never played a Zelda game before. I didn't like the concept of Zelda games. After much hype I wanted to try this one out and I almost quit playing after an hour or two of gameplay. I'm glad I didn't. After an hour or so more I was hooked and had to play more than 50 hours.
    One of the best games I have played.
    I highly recommend this game even to people who haven't been into Zelda games before.    … Expand
  78. Juachofu
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    I love the graphics and the details in the game. Look around and you will see Goblins chasing around deers and boors. I also like how you can use special skills using items in the Sheikah stone.
  79. ToughBandit22
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is a beautiful masterpiece and one of the best games I have ever played.
  80. DatoReviews
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    I have played every single zelda game and this one has to be one of the best if not even THE best!
    This pure mastierpiece is simply magical. Please buy it right now if you own a Wii U or a switch.
  81. Marcheeze
    Jan 24, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly as a hardcore Zelda fan who waited 4 years for Breath of the WIld, I was hugely disappointed by this game. I feel the game reaches the average players and not the zelda fans. Here are some things that I didn't like:

    Characters: LINK DOESN'T HAVE A SIDEKICK! I mean Zelda speaks to him for the first few seconds but she's not that present. The champions really seem like interesting characters but we only get to see them for a short moment. No other memorable character is present. I play video games to feel less lonely but BoTW made me feel even more lonely.

    Music: not good enough I played the game on mute. It didn't give me the zelda feeling I used to get when I heard midna's lament, dragon roost island theme, etc.

    Main Story: EXTREMELY short and doesnt make me want to progress. The game is focused on painfully boring sidequests. (after completing 20 shrines, it isnt fun anymore)

    Ennemies: same ennemies over and over and over again=annoying

    The end of the story isn't fulfilling at all. I had to lay down my controller in shock when I saw the lazy ending.I couldn't believe it.

    Weapons: "Cool, another weapon that'll break in two minutes yay!"

    Puzzles and dungeons: the puzzles in the dungeons were nice and innovative but then again it takes 5 minutes to complete every dungeon. the bosses are all the same.

    Freedom: there is so many ways to do things that at the end anything works and this is quite dull.

    95% of the time spent in the game was assigned to meaningless tasks.

    NO OBJECTS!!!!!! Where is my boomerang? Where is my the special object that makes me feel cool? not here.

    There is no purpose to this game. You just run around without any goals until you can defeat Ganon (which was not fun).

    Riding a horse is aggravating so you have to take the long way(walking). The loading screen takes forever.

    Hyrule felt emptier than ever to me. They basically placed a bunch of koroks and shrines everywhere.

    I'm ashamed of this expensive game. I will now play ocarina of time until Nintendo comes with a good Zelda game (they haven't since Skyward Sword).

    P.S.: I only rated 10/10 so my comment would be on top :p    … Expand
  82. AsaZimbabwe
    Jan 24, 2018
    9
    Some minor annoyances aside, here is one of the all-time great video games. Appropriately borrowing from Elder Scrolls and Hayao Miyazaki, Zelda has built on its own foundation, and matured to a near-perfect marriage of action, adventure, role-playing and whimsical fantasy in a fun, interactive format. Many have criticized the minimalist soundtrack, which is noticeably missing the classic,Some minor annoyances aside, here is one of the all-time great video games. Appropriately borrowing from Elder Scrolls and Hayao Miyazaki, Zelda has built on its own foundation, and matured to a near-perfect marriage of action, adventure, role-playing and whimsical fantasy in a fun, interactive format. Many have criticized the minimalist soundtrack, which is noticeably missing the classic, upbeat Zelda theme song, yet in many ways this feels closer to the original Legend of Zelda than so many of its predecessors. Don't miss Windwaker & Ocarina, but rest assured the shortcomings of Skyward Sword are dramatically overcome in BotW. Disappointing end-game content includes redundant armor properties, essentially no reward for finding hundreds of Koroks, a moderate shortage of unique enemy types, some severely empty places in the vast world & over-priced DLC which adds little replay value. Otherwise a wonderful, magical experience worth at least 50 hours of exploration.… Expand
  83. TheInfernoSuper
    Jan 22, 2018
    10
    I haven't played any other Zelda games before, but I can say that this is definitely one of the best Zelda Game ever made, it is different from all of the other Zelda games I've seen and caught my eye the second I heard about it. MUST BUY. MUST PLAY.
  84. XWhiteWO1fX
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    - One of the best LoZ experiences since OoT. Truly feels like an epic LoZ filled with an meaningful final battle and a silent but realatable protagonist
    -Never feels boring even after multiple plays. Will keep coming back regardless of the amount of times I play this game
    -Open-World aspect and combat system is perfected from the previous games and honed by Nintendo's greatest minds.
    -Characters are well designed and graphics capture an uplifting but dramatic feel.
    -Portability is perfected and the multiple wells to play feel like an epic well tuned adventure.
    -Story is one of the best and the lore is one of the most honed in any LoT game.
    -Can say with 95 percent certainly comparable to OoT!
    -Starting area and ending zone are well designed.
    Cons
    -Lack of meaningful characters,dialogue, and actions the main protagonist performs. LoZ boasts a plot happening spoilers 100 years after evils's attack. Characters you meet(NPCs) offer virtually no backstory to the events in the kingdom and the overall timeline this is taking place. LoZ fans know three alt realities were created with the aftermath of OoT. This game doesn't offer any clear cut which is a pro but a con to the timeline established in Hyrule Historia.
    -With the lack of meaningful characters come a relative lack of importance of completing the game. No point in completing a game with the big evil not moving anywhere or affecting the landcape.

    Verdict
    LoT is a proud addition to the series! It rivals the dominion established by OoT and TP on it's open world ecosystem! The protagonist is relatable and impactful. Characters lack true meaning to the story.
    Recommendations
    I would wait till the DLC expansions drop. I would buy a Nintendo Switch around later this year as this game still has several bugs and issues.
    This game deserves a solid 8.5/10!
    Any questions or concerns please leave comments and enjoy your day.    … Expand
  85. dartvejderr22
    Jan 22, 2018
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The WIld is the best. There is not a thing wrong with this game. This is a beautiful fairy tale that has everything: funny characters great graphics big open world and awesome gameplay above all. It makes me feel happy and positive while playing and there is such attention to details not seen in any other game. People who don't like Zelda probably don't likeThe Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The WIld is the best. There is not a thing wrong with this game. This is a beautiful fairy tale that has everything: funny characters great graphics big open world and awesome gameplay above all. It makes me feel happy and positive while playing and there is such attention to details not seen in any other game. People who don't like Zelda probably don't like games at all.… Expand
  86. mrthrow28735
    Jan 18, 2018
    1
    I Don't understand how a game so mediocre gets so much love. I'll start bluntly by saying that this game has more issues and problems you'll find than having fun. The auto save feature rarely happens and by rarely i mean every 40 minutes or so you'll have to manually save. That means pause the game go save menu wait a few seconds and you'll be doing that over and over. Not to mention thatI Don't understand how a game so mediocre gets so much love. I'll start bluntly by saying that this game has more issues and problems you'll find than having fun. The auto save feature rarely happens and by rarely i mean every 40 minutes or so you'll have to manually save. That means pause the game go save menu wait a few seconds and you'll be doing that over and over. Not to mention that there are entire places that you can't even save, so if you have to leave to go somewhere or die you'll have to start over from about 40 minutes back. Patheltic. The combat is horribly broken. If you so much as touch an enemies fingernail you'll die. Why? Because **** you thats why. This game isn't hard it's just repetitive bs. Don't waste your time playing something just because of the name if you wanna play a good zelda game go play Ocarina of time not all zelda games are amazing as the fanbois claim.… Expand
  87. ttoraddora
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    With past successes like Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker I thought no way could they make a new game in the Zelda series to top those. Boy, was I wrong! This game turned the series on its head and reinvented the whole formula and I couldn't be happier! This game is perfection.
  88. Locke_Cole
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild dista mucho de ser un juego perfecto, o aún más de ser un juego excelente en todos sus apartados. Su historia es interesante, pero está mal desarrollada, la jugabilidad en los combates es tosca y está poco enfocada. Técnicamente está lejos de la actual generación. Hay muchos santuarios poco inspirados.

    Aún así es una obra maestra y merece todos los 10 que se le dan.    Breath of the Wild dista mucho de ser un juego perfecto, o aún más de ser un juego excelente en todos sus apartados. Su historia es interesante, pero está mal desarrollada, la jugabilidad en los combates es tosca y está poco enfocada. Técnicamente está lejos de la actual generación. Hay muchos santuarios poco inspirados.

    Aún así es una obra maestra y merece todos los 10 que se le dan.

    Varias veces he dicho que un juego no debe ser perfecto para merecer la máxima nota, debe ser una obra maestra, un fuera de serie para merecerla. Y vaya que BOTW es un fuera de serie, antes dije muchos de sus defectos, pero todos quedan totalmente opacados por todas las virtudes de este juego, que son muchas y a la vez pueden ser resumidas en una sola frase: la sensacion de aventura.

    Hay muchos sistemas en este juego, podría diferenciarlos en tres: sistema de equipamiento, de fisicas del mundo, y de cocina. Los tres están tan increiblemente logrados que abruman. No caeré en detalles, que para eso están los gameplays y análisis mas prolongados. Pero solo estos tres sistemas representan un paso hacia adelante tan grande para la industria de los videojuegos que deja cáducos a todos los anteriores. El de Breath of the Wild es un mundo tan amplio y detallado que asusta al pensar en sus dimensiones, no por amplio, no por lleno de cosas que hacer, no por iconos en el mapa; lo es por lo inmersivo, lo inspirado y la curiosidad que despierta para seguir explorándolo.

    Y esa esa la mayor virtud de este juego, la exploración, la investigación, la experimentación que despierta al ser jugado, el mirar al horizonte y pensar en qué hay allá. El ver un santuario desde la parte mas alta de una montaña congelada. Está muy lleno de pequeños momentos que te hacen tener una experiencia como nunca antes tuve en un videojuego.

    Creo que BOTW es una obra maestra que todo el mundo debe jugar, y uno de los grandes de la historia de los videojuegos. En el aspecto por el que este juego apuesta es, probablemente, el mejor de la historia. Y lo digo de manera muy sincera, pues aunque opino todo esto, no lo hago desde el ser fanboy, Mario y Final Fantasy son las unicas sagas de las que me considero fan. Lo digo porque , desde mi opinion, acá ha habido un paso de gigantes.    … Expand
  89. GameCompleters
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    One of the top 3 games I have ever played in my life. Everything about this game is great, the Divine beasts and Shrines are some of the best parts. The 4 Divine Beasts can be beaten in any order and are so much fun, these challenges can be hard if you do not have good enough weapons.

    Shrines are orange glowing cave kind of things which are different inside every time. There are many    One of the top 3 games I have ever played in my life. Everything about this game is great, the Divine beasts and Shrines are some of the best parts. The 4 Divine Beasts can be beaten in any order and are so much fun, these challenges can be hard if you do not have good enough weapons.

    Shrines are orange glowing cave kind of things which are different inside every time. There are many over the beautiful open-world. Shrines have very fun and sometimes challenging puzzles inside which 2 Minutes to 20 minutes to complete. Every Shrine you complete gives you a point (which i forgot what there called) and when you get 4 can turn it into another health heart or turn into more stamina.

    This game looks great on the Nintendo Switch both Docked and Handheld.
    I highly recommend this game to anyone and is worth buying the Nintendo Switch just for this game. After playing this game and writing this review i can think of nothing which is bad about this incredible game. This game deserves 10/10    … Expand
  90. memelord1234567
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best gamer ever. the graphics are amazing, best overworld ever, story is awsome, some of the things like durability is not that much of a worry once you get the master sword, and the stamina bar might be a problem for some people but there is a glich to get infinite or run infinitely or you can get more with spirit orbs.… Expand
  91. Beaubro8
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    I got this game on launch day and i recently finished it 100% and I loved every second. While the DLC was slightly underwhelming, I still found them hard. All of the Devine Beasts, Shrines, and Koroks felt unique and well hidden/put together. I don't want to give any spoilers away, but if you've ever played a game and enjoyed it Breath of the Wild is so worth picking up.
  92. EdgarEM
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Una experiencia de totalmente unica donde te adentras a investigar cada parte de este bastisimo mundo en el cual la historia contada es excelente y muy bien establecida, lo suficiente para sentirte identificado con alguno de os tantos personajes. El apartado grafico es una maravilla tomando en cuenta la potencia de la consola y lo que esta ha logrado hacer, su banda sonora es envolvente yUna experiencia de totalmente unica donde te adentras a investigar cada parte de este bastisimo mundo en el cual la historia contada es excelente y muy bien establecida, lo suficiente para sentirte identificado con alguno de os tantos personajes. El apartado grafico es una maravilla tomando en cuenta la potencia de la consola y lo que esta ha logrado hacer, su banda sonora es envolvente y sin duda algo que muchos suelen pasar por alto son las fisicas, este juego cuenta con unas de las mejores fisicas que podemos encontrar en juegos de esta generacion y que nos podria tomar horas de entretenimientos solamente jugando con ellas y descubriendolas. Este juego es sin duda una de las principales razones o quiza la principal por la que puedes adquirir una Nintendo Switch sin olvidar que tambien puedes disfrutarlo en la Nintendo Wii U, donde la experiencia es igual de disfrutable pero sin la portabilidad.… Expand
  93. Smarshy
    Jan 13, 2018
    2
    Extrem langweiliges und überbewertetes Spiel. Man sucht in einer riesigen Welt vergebens nach interessantem Inhalt. Das beste ist wohl die Grafik und selbst die ist nicht besonders gut..
  94. loonachan
    Jan 13, 2018
    4
    For me, the weapon durability system kills this game. What could have been a fun and almost limitless adventure was made thoroughly not-so-fun through one central game mechanic, which is kind of an accomplishment in my mind. I shouldn't feel anxiety about exploring in an exploration game, the weapons break after only a couple enemies and at that point is just becomes tedious inventoryFor me, the weapon durability system kills this game. What could have been a fun and almost limitless adventure was made thoroughly not-so-fun through one central game mechanic, which is kind of an accomplishment in my mind. I shouldn't feel anxiety about exploring in an exploration game, the weapons break after only a couple enemies and at that point is just becomes tedious inventory management to get the best weapon you can. On top of that, it's weirdly unbalanced, as boomerangs are just as effective as longswords. It seems to want to take certain things from good RPGs but not put the other things in them which makes those RPGs good. You should want to change out your weapons when they become sub-optimal, not because they are constantly breaking. Enemies never drop money and stores are useless for buying anything but arrows and one set of armor. The Sheikah Slate apparently allows you to pull heavily explosive bombs out of your butt but can't do arrows? It tries to be creative and make more sense when it comes to starting fires but then is completely inconsistent and boring in another way.

    Then of course there's the story and characters. Which is to say, there basically isn't any- aside from maybe the Gerudo. Sorry, but Legend of Zelda was a revolutionary game but it was also incredibly primitive, you shouldn't be emulating it in the story and characters department. They say you don't even have to care about the main story, but the vast majority of side quests are dull as dirt and the only other thing to do is the Shrines, which are probably the best part of the game but so many rely on you doing boring side quests to unlock them.

    The only thing I really liked about this game is how well it does the Gerudo, which are done even better than in Ocarina of Time. Their town and society is brimming with character and charm and even genuine laughs. 100-year old turns 5 year old is also cute and funny for 5 minutes I guess, but you only visit her like twice. Lurelin Village is also nice, but there's little to do there. The Zora are done okay but there aren't many interesting main characters from there. The Gorons are okay but they're exactly the same as they were in Ocarina. The Rito in Wind Waker weren't excellent but Medley was at least cute and charming, they overhauled them so they look more like birds, which doesn't look horrible all the time, except for the Rito children who look like FNAF nightmare chickens- a far cry from Medley. Also, weren't they supposed to be evolved Zora or something? It's like Zelda was trying to make sense for a while and they gave up with this one.

    All the main characters aside from the Gerudo champion are frustratingly boring, and the voice acting actually manages to subtract from them. The English voice acting is atrocious in all but a couple characters, but at least the game is merciful and lets you choose to change the voice language. Zelda's voice in particular does not fit her character at all in English, and it sounds like she's doing a bad Game of Thrones impression.

    While I had some fun with the game, overall it's a very muddled and confused game that doesn't know what it wants to be. I don't begrudge the people who do like it, but here's hoping they go back to games with exploration that doesn't punish you for exploring, stories that are simple but engaging with great characters, a Link that occasionally expresses emotion, and a more proven set of game mechanics that make sense for its genre.

    Also, where is the music? Even LoZ had music. It's silent with only atmospheric sounds through 90% of the game, with only a few piano notes to break up the silence. It's charming when you come upon a stable with cool pan flute but then it's back to nothing. Music in past games make me emotional just listening to them, and this game has nothing. It's somewhat fitting for my whole outlook on the game, really. Wanting to change so much it took out the best things and put in unfun things that may be "realistic" but are dull and tedious.    … Expand
  95. whet15
    Jan 12, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este jogo é um completo atentado ao estilo de mundo aberto... Primeiro jogo a ser lançado para o NX (Switch), uma consola que para mim parecia promissora, mas que com este jogo tornou-se uma desilusão. Agora sobre o jogo: Este jogo, classificado como "Mundo-Aberto" nada tem de Mundo-Aberto. Passo a explicar... Um jogo de mundo-aberto não é só exploração... Tem de ter missões alternativas, o que não existe neste "jogo de Mundo Aberto".... Segundo, isto foi uma tentativa falhada da companhia nipónica Nintendo de tentar criar um "Skyrim para crianças".... Onde já se viu isto... Jogo de Mundo-Aberto normalmente é sempre classificado com 16+ ou 18+ tal como Batman Arkham City ou mesmo o famosíssimo Grand Theft Auto V. E tem uma razão óbvia, poder-se fazer tudo.... Se querem fazer um jogo para crianças não façam de mundo aberto, porque mundo aberto pressupõe poder fazer praticamente tudo, tal como matar pessoal inocente e roubar, o que não é adequado para crianças. Mais uma vez, não tentem recriar jogos para Jovens-Adultos ou Adultos para crianças. Agora o enredo..... Desilusão total, acho que ainda é pior que tentar imitar o Skyrim... No início do jogo apenas é pedido para matar um Boss, de qual já não recordo o nome, e pronto... Jogabilidade terrível, as armas partem-se logo sem razão aparente, até a "Master Blade" se parte.... Jogo não adaptado para o tipo de controladores da Switch..... Mais nada, nenhum enredo. Assim, pelo conteúdo fraco do jogo, pela jogabilidade que não referi anteriormente, mas que é horrível, e pela tentativa falha de recriar jogos Adultos para crianças dou nota 0 em 10 a este jogo. Por amor de deus Nintendo, não façam mais jogos como este, ou vai acontecer à Switch o mesmo que ocoreu com a Wii U.… Expand
  96. SaydaNeen
    Jan 12, 2018
    9
    Excellent game minus a few kinks, good story, good exploration, keeps you engaged and coming back and playing for long hours. One of the few things i found frustrating is the weapon breaking system, you don't get personal with any weapons, every single weapon (minus master sword) lasts maybe 2 battles of 4 to 6 guys which makes it kind of tedious finding weapons constantly. I also sawExcellent game minus a few kinks, good story, good exploration, keeps you engaged and coming back and playing for long hours. One of the few things i found frustrating is the weapon breaking system, you don't get personal with any weapons, every single weapon (minus master sword) lasts maybe 2 battles of 4 to 6 guys which makes it kind of tedious finding weapons constantly. I also saw someone mention the music being underwhelming which i can fully agree, most Zelda games have great trademark music which really brought you into the "Zelda" lore, but it is mostly absent here. All in all its an extraordinary game taking you to many places and does an excellent job keeping you interested, even with the con's i can't give it any less than a 9. If the music was Zelda worthy it'd be a 10/10.… Expand
  97. Savar25
    Jan 12, 2018
    9
    My 2nd favourite Nintendo switch game (1 is splatoon 2) great graphics, excellent storyline, and very challenging. If there is one thing that is bad about this game it’s that the 4 boss fight ( gannon not included) are really not that fun but everything else is gr8 about this game.
  98. lpagno
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.
    The open-world is enormous, there are tons of side quests, world's design is fantastic and gameplay is perfect.
  99. Nussi
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Played it for more than 150 hours and i really enjoyed it. It was often challenging but i also had relaxing moments. My small kids loved it watching link running through a big world containing a lot of interesting livings. (didn't show them Endbosses). Beautiful graphics, good sound/atmosphere -> a must have for each Nintendo Switch owner.
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    Habe weit über 150 Stunden in der riesigen    Played it for more than 150 hours and i really enjoyed it. It was often challenging but i also had relaxing moments. My small kids loved it watching link running through a big world containing a lot of interesting livings. (didn't show them Endbosses). Beautiful graphics, good sound/atmosphere -> a must have for each Nintendo Switch owner.
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    Habe weit über 150 Stunden in der riesigen Welt verbracht und habe jeden Moment genossen. Es war oftmals herausfordernd aber es gab auch entspannende Momente. Meine kleinen Kinder haben sehr gerne zugeschaut, vor allem einige süß gemalte Lebewesen haben Sie begeistert. (Endbosse habe ich Ihnen vorenthalten). Schöne Grafik, gute Musik/Atmosphäre - Alles in Allem ein Pflichtspiel für Nintendo Switch Besitzer.    … Expand
  100. RandomGuy102
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    This was one of the few games this year that made me enjoy gaming. The game offers so many things to do. I played for over 150 hours and enjoyed every bit of it. This game alone is worth getting a switch for imo.
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97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 109
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  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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