The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Owlvideogaming
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Okay, so, this game is Nintendo at their best.
    I've played some of their best games from the original Super Mario Bros to Super Metroid to Splatoon; and I can say for certain that they're in fine form. I've had some experience with the Legend of Zelda before, and I loved it, but this takes it to a whole other level. This is probably the most free and non-linear game of all time, or at    Okay, so, this game is Nintendo at their best.
    I've played some of their best games from the original Super Mario Bros to Super Metroid to Splatoon; and I can say for certain that they're in fine form. I've had some experience with the Legend of Zelda before, and I loved it, but this takes it to a whole other level. This is probably the most free and non-linear game of all time, or at least very close to it. Rather than make a map and graft paths and story onto it, Nintendo have made a massive map, dispersed story elements and boss fights, and let you loose. The art style is Nintendo through and through, STYLE and BEAUTY over realism: this game nails the open-air feel it set out to capture not by having ultra photo-realistic graphics that imitate the real world to the atomic level, but by conveying the wonder and beauty of the world and creatures through delicious, simple yet complex, visuals and art. The characters are hilarious and relateable, the dialogue is perfect and the voice-acted cutscenes keep the gameplay light and fun and important story moments dramatic and attention-grabbing. Speaking of fun, this is THE most fun game I've ever played. I mostly play games for challenge and story, because they don't focus on fun, only driving you insane with massive challenges and small rewards to keep you coming back. What kept me coming back to BOTW was the FUN, the immense fun. This comes from plentiful mechanics that seek to give and enhance the open feel of the game, without being too realistic and dragging you down. The openness, WOW. If you want to do something one particular crazy way, chances are, you can: there is no limit on height, you can cheat at puzzles, and go wherever you want.
    I was hesitant for a long time with scoring this, I'd had such fun, but was worried that it would dwindle and I'd just get used to it. I didn't. I entered a completely new area, extremely hostile and beautiful, full of awesome new characters that had me busting my gut with their ego and ineptitude. The game was fresh again, the variety limitless, the Zelda charm amplified by the new style and risk. I realised that this was the best and most engaging game I'd ever played, and was beyond perfect. Exploration and taking risks were hugely rewarding, and I ended up sacrificing speed and efficiency by not fast-travelling, because the world is so beautiful and exploration is a joy.
    My final score for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The wild is 20/10    … Expand
  2. Kentathon
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Happy to say I can now safely change my review of the game from a measly 3/10, thanks Nintendo for finally getting some Switch in stock! It's fantastic, and easily the best Zelda to date. If this is what the future of the Switch looks like, this is going to be a killer console.

    The game gives you a vast open world to play in and a lot of tools to do so with. It's the biggest Zelda ever.
  3. Sicarius089
    Mar 27, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What ever has generally made a great Zelda game in the past from it's atmospheric dungeons, in-depth story and memorable characters to bizarre temples that often have religious, psychological, philosophical and theological elements to them often backed up by music and architecture that compliment and enhance the experience all seem to have been taken out. The only thing close to this is Hyrule Castle. Which has tunnels that link to different parts of the Castle, around most corners are enemies hiding in nooks and crannies, whilst a ghostly composed Zelda's lullaby plays in the background. This would've been more atmospheric had the game given more emotional support to characters from Link's past that had died rather than just experiencing less than a minute of memories for each character.

    I felt no attachment to the four champions that had died, often I felt glad to be rid of them for how they treated Link. I felt little impact on when the footage of the guardians were waging havoc on Hyrule as I had no interaction with those characters and or towns. It had no personal element to it, I didn't have much empathy towards Link after playing for the first 30 hours as there was no events that brought out anything to flush out his character or to make the player feel attached as this was a new Link. There were probably only two memorable moments in this game that made me feel anything, that was reading Zelda's diary as well as the cutscene where Zelda tries to feed the frog to Link.

    Voice acting is by far the most terrible I have heard and I wish I could turn it off. Having 900 koroks is overkill and is often pointless repetitive tasks, not puzzles that after a while you don't even get excited about exploring anymore after you have completed the shrines, found all the memories and side quests as you know it'll just be another useless weapon that'll break, or another korok. Had the Koroks actually had a heavy emphasis on the story such as planting seeds in heavily affected areas so the forest could be restored to it's former glory would be much more intriguing and investing into.

    No under water exploration?! what the hell?! this was said by the creators to be the ultimate Zelda experience. Side quests were lousy and I would often complete them unintentionally even before speaking to the person. Only after speaking to a person would it flash up on screen only to come up with a completed marker. The pay offs aren't that great too, rupees I can easily farm using ore deposits, Weapons? they're just gonna break, armour, yeah I got that piece 10 hours a go. Where are the people that have been cursed where you have to find things like the skulltalas to lift the curse. This would've at least been an incentive to explore rather than just have an isolated cliff with four koroks.

    Shrines in this were massively disappointing, as they were way too easy and I barely spent any more than 8 minutes max in the high difficulty ones. Where previous games had temples that you'd get lost in for hours. Had there been actual Temples in this world some the size of the great plateau in terms of space with dozens of individual rooms to explore and fight your way through would've helped make this a far better game. The shrine add nothing to the story only a means to gain health and stamina. Having certain shrines reward you with stamina and the rest playing a heavy role in terms of story would be a far better way to implement a better story. Not to mention having the heart pieces in previous games encouraged exploration as you're needing more health. In BOTW exploration isn't even rewarded.

    The four bosses in the Divine beasts were a let down, I was looking for some interesting not to mention individual and unique designs. Whilst the four forms of Ganon did look awesome. It just felt like I was fighting a cheapened puppet four times.

    Side quests have little to no choice involved what so ever. The most linear side quests I have seen in a long time.

    What this game does right though, is open world is proper open world. You see a mountain, you climb it.
    See a river with no way across, ok I'll cut down a tree and use it as a raft.
    Horse riding is the best I have ever seen in a game, with little to no effort involved when on roads/paths, the handling feels natural and very easy. The cooking system is actually pretty fun with the different animations and noises for a successful or none successful experiment in cooking. The art style is amazing and breath taking, quite often I'd run out of stamina using the paraglider and fall to my death as I was just taken back by the scenery.

    So the game was good, but no way near the ultimate experience it was said to try and achieve.    … Expand
  4. solitos
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece is a small word to describe Breath of the Wild.Game cant be compared vs OOT since their logic isn't the same..U don't need to kill bosses with specific dungeon items since it had to be an open world action adventure and not a "show me where to go and what item i should get first " Dungeons were kinda easy as well compared to other puzzle dungeons of the same series but..theMasterpiece is a small word to describe Breath of the Wild.Game cant be compared vs OOT since their logic isn't the same..U don't need to kill bosses with specific dungeon items since it had to be an open world action adventure and not a "show me where to go and what item i should get first " Dungeons were kinda easy as well compared to other puzzle dungeons of the same series but..the feelings? From the first glide till the last anagram that gives all players a small smile thinking and reminisce the past game of their childhood this game is a MUST. Unique weather mechanics , right into feels soundtracks and the lore (even without voice) that most of nintendo boys love to see is back.And it is back for good !… Expand
  5. luminaxster
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Since Ocarina of time, I have not been so mind blown by game. Batman: Arkham Asylum, and City as a bundle come really close to it, but the replay value and game mechanisms aside fighting were on a middle ground. The art is impeccable, the game mechanics are incredible addictive, and the open-air flow of the history-upgrade-skill make this game a whole puzzle that from every angle has aSince Ocarina of time, I have not been so mind blown by game. Batman: Arkham Asylum, and City as a bundle come really close to it, but the replay value and game mechanisms aside fighting were on a middle ground. The art is impeccable, the game mechanics are incredible addictive, and the open-air flow of the history-upgrade-skill make this game a whole puzzle that from every angle has a different way to approach it. I have enjoyed the 150+ hours I have played it, still missing 10 shrines and 20 Koroks, though.

    The art was conceived to be everlasting, they used the Windwaker style to do so. The scenography, such blend between japanese anime and real world' beauty is breath-taking. Miyasaki's renown art style has a huge footprint here. This difference between Japan and the West art philosophy makes this game timeless. Hyper-realism of the West make their art to be limited by the hardware resources of the time, with the exception of animatronics.

    Sometimes overlook by players and developers alike, weapons break there are no silver bullets. This foundation for playing the game drives everything, from exploring regions to choosing your fights (or avoiding them) to decide whether your are ready to fulfill your destiny. Once you got weapons, how many can you hold, how many do you need to get things done on a quest? you have to explore to get Korok seeds so you can carry more. Then, you learn how weapons, armor, other items and the environment work, so you know where to go and keep at hand. The game mechanics are so intuitive and connected to its open world that you forget that you actually cannot do that in the rest of the games you play. I cannot recommend this game more. Please, put skepticism and ill-advises aside, once you take a breath of the wild, you know there is not going back.    … Expand
  6. chad_pattan
    Mar 27, 2017
    6
    I already know I'll be attacked because I'm not going along with "the flow" of reviews. So let's start out by quantifying that 6. For the record, the last Zelda I played was Twilight Princess. Last Zelda I beat completely was A Link To The Past. Last Zelda I enjoyed was Adventure of Link (the only real "RPG" of the bunch, IMO.)

    Graphics: 3 points. Yes, half the score is the graphics.    I already know I'll be attacked because I'm not going along with "the flow" of reviews. So let's start out by quantifying that 6. For the record, the last Zelda I played was Twilight Princess. Last Zelda I beat completely was A Link To The Past. Last Zelda I enjoyed was Adventure of Link (the only real "RPG" of the bunch, IMO.)

    Graphics: 3 points. Yes, half the score is the graphics. They're beautiful. But they're limited, especially on the handheld. World of Final Fantasy on Vita is a great example of how it can be done.

    Story: 2 points. I feel that the story is compelling and interesting. You feel like you want to help the world. You connect with most of the characters. Nicely done.

    Sound: 1 point. Ambient sounds, voices, music, are all done decently. I didn't hear anything that bothered me, put it that way.

    But that's all the game has really. I get it - it's Zelda. It's a throwback to the first game. But quite a few things annoy me, and most of them have to do with UI (User Interface) decisions.

    You can't tell when weapons are degrading. I'm generally not a fan of the weapon break mechanic, but I can live with it so long as I can tell the life of my weapon, and I can repair weapons, ala Dark Cloud 2, or that I can easily create new ones, ala Dragon Quest Builders. Neither is the case here and it's annoying.

    Weapon strengths are illogical. Why it takes 9 swings to kill an enemy with an axe yet only three with a club makes no sense whatsoever. A fan leaf one-shots flying enemies yet a stick takes two, sometimes three hits. Why?

    Link will happily plummet to his death when you try to tell him to gently drop down from a climb to a ledge, and instead he jumps off the wall. I'd just as soon not have a jump from a climb at all.

    The button configs are a nightmare. Two different ways of using the Sheikah Slate rather than just one map with functions. Forced to move your thumb down to a touchpad that's not in a comfortable place just so you can switch weapons. Forced to press a tiny "minus sign" on the pad just to view the map and a tiny "plus sign" to view inventory. One trigger does something, one bumper does something else, another trigger does something else...It's too much! I thought FFXV's was bad, it's a work of art compared to this.

    The stamina bugs me only because it's so short. No human is that out of shape. At least let him sprint after a fast run.

    For all the criticism laid at the feet of Dragon Quest Builders I frankly felt that its battle "engine" was much more logical, as petty and simplistic as that was, for a very similar experience (legendary hero wakes up in a cave with no recollection of why they're there and now have to rebuild the world. Same. Exact. Story.)

    The world is massive, and while I do enjoy massive worlds (Dragon Quest VIII is an all-time great for me), the world has to interest me. Navigation is a pain in this game, and I assume they wanted you to feel the "realism" of it. But when you're playing a fantasy game, too much reality is not a good thing. (DQ8 and riding on a tiger to get around certainly isn't realistic.)

    Game directions are also lacking. You'll get instructions to go to a place, and in some situation it's a breeze, where in another situation they don't even bother trying to at least point you in the right direction. Again, too much realism.

    Yes, I know. "Explore". That's fine. But clear directions are a hallmark of roleplaying games, and it saddens me to see modern RPGs forget this.

    I discovered that the game feels much more "comfortable" in docked mode. The framerate drops don't bother me.

    It's a beautiful, well storied, average game. I'll keep the Switch in the hope the Seiken Densetsu Collection comes stateside *eeek*, and hopefully Octopath Traveler will be a much better experience. As for this, those that think this is a perfect game certainly must not have played Dragon Quest VIII on PS2 - thus far the only RPG to check off all of the boxes.    … Expand
  7. ValerieAlexis
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    There is no game more perfect, more beautiful than this game right here!
    It's a game that somebody made and put effort into and that makes it an automatic 10/10 in my books, they put in effort and money into making a game on a console that is so poorly built, a large portion of people broke it the same day!
    I have to give props to Nintendo for deciding to outsource their console creation    There is no game more perfect, more beautiful than this game right here!
    It's a game that somebody made and put effort into and that makes it an automatic 10/10 in my books, they put in effort and money into making a game on a console that is so poorly built, a large portion of people broke it the same day!
    I have to give props to Nintendo for deciding to outsource their console creation to a third party of IT students with 2 hours of experience, it really gave them a lot of hands-on experience with consolemaking 101.
    Now about the game, it is about this protagonist called Zelda who carries around a legendary sword and crossdresses as a girl sometimes because of fanservice (many people were aroused by this) who is looking for this egyptian symbol he can put on his hand to grant him infinite power, much like Palpatine except he's not grey and wrinkly.
    This game is beautiful, 10/10 I am so proud of everyone for buying this game and being alive to play it!    … Expand
  8. clay3232
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Putting in over a hundred hours, I can say it's definitely a great game, but the game does have issues. The game play was good offering many ways to get around in the world and fight enemies, the weapon durability does however get annoying at times. While its gives you more of strategic outlook on battles it also keeps you from using some awesome weapons with you wanting to save them. IPutting in over a hundred hours, I can say it's definitely a great game, but the game does have issues. The game play was good offering many ways to get around in the world and fight enemies, the weapon durability does however get annoying at times. While its gives you more of strategic outlook on battles it also keeps you from using some awesome weapons with you wanting to save them. I would of enjoyed the it if the weapons had better durability and weapons such as the Master Sword, Champion Weapons, and the Amiibo weapons were unbreakable since they are supposed to be special, this would of made them stand out more from the rest of the weapons. It also really made the Master Sword seem kind of weak in this game given that it's usually only 30 damage, and the beams are super weak yet it still runs out power. Climbing and paragliding, I found to be really fun, with the only issue being the very frequent rain making impossible to climb. Having gear for climbing in the rain would of been a nice easy fix, also a rewarding discovery. The inventory system is alright but could of been better, One my biggest issues with the games is the dungeons. The game four divine beasts that act as dungeons, but each one is really short and easy to beat. Looking at the maps in each beast, allowed for you to alter the dungeons, but also made it appear that there would be more going on inside these dungeons showing the whole body of the beast, but sadly that wasn't the case with each not being very big. It was definitely a departure from the great dungeon designs of previous Zelda games. The 120 shrines I found fun at first, but they start to feel repetitive with their similar ancient tech look in each shrine. The puzzles are all pretty easy, but offer a lot of creativity with solving them. Once I had a good understanding of game play and all the runes, each shrine was a cakewalk. There is also shrines where you are challenged to fight a certain type Guardian these are pretty repetitive, Overall with the shrines, I didn't think they were all that great, I would of much preferred more time spent on making actual dungeons. This world is huge compared to other Zelda's and with there only being four small dungeons it's ludicrous. I would of also enjoyed if heart pieces were collectible instead of just weapons and korok seeds being found around the world. Playing the game you want notice much new music, or old music which is disappointing given the series' history with putting out great tracks. The crafting system is pretty simple, but I kind of wish hearts were still laying around (not like food actually heals you in real life). The difficulty of the game will have you dying a lot at the beginning but as the game goes you will acquire better armor and weapons making it actually pretty easy. The Story I found pretty disappointing, with it having a lot potential that got wasted. I liked the premise of waking up a hundred years after failing, but the story was so rare and short in the game that it hardly explored. The ending of the game, I thought was also a let down with Ganon being easy to beat anti-climatic, and the scene after his defeat was dull and short compared to many other Zelda endings. There is also some awesome characters but they really don't get that much time to shine or develop, which is really frustrating. The frame rate is definitely noticeable at times and in certain areas like Kakariko and by the Great Deku tree is really bad, but it won't ruin the game for you. Voice acting was pretty meh, which is kind of disappointing given that this is Zelda's first game with voice acting. Overall it's still a great game, but with so much potential to be even better. They did a great job incorporating open world aspects and adding stuff to the formula, but at the same time they took out a lot of stuff I really loved about the Zelda series... Dungeons, story, lack of music, items such as the hook shot, etc.. I give it a 9, definitely not a 10 or masterful. Placing it with the other Zelda's I would place it as my sixth favorite which is disappointing, because above it are Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword... All of the 3D adventures before it... Still a great game though… Expand
  9. adanfime
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Nintendo did its best to release this game as a launch title for the Switch. This game proves that Zelda definitely is a system seller. As Aonuma said, this game, by breaking the conventions of Zelda, proves that Nintendo definitely always has surprises for us gamers. Definitely the beginning of a new era.
  10. vincesz
    Mar 26, 2017
    7
    I dunno what it is about zelda games that makes every 'professional reviewer' think they have to give it a 10.

    This game is solid, it's tight, it's good but it's not a 10. Props to Nintendo for taking chances with the same old formula. It really felt like for the past 20 years they've just been trying to recreate the magic of Ocarina of Time and failing. Now they've finally figured out    I dunno what it is about zelda games that makes every 'professional reviewer' think they have to give it a 10.

    This game is solid, it's tight, it's good but it's not a 10. Props to Nintendo for taking chances with the same old formula. It really felt like for the past 20 years they've just been trying to recreate the magic of Ocarina of Time and failing. Now they've finally figured out that it's about trying to do something completely different.

    The combat is the biggest change here. They have an item system with durability rolled in so weapons and items are all temporary. There's no more 1 sword, 1 boomerang, etc. You get tons of swords and boomerangs. Makes it that much more special when you find the master sword.

    The game is also hard. I used to rarely if ever die in a Zelda game. I died a few dozen times in the first couple of hours alone in this one. It's more like Dark Souls than the typical Zelda. They also realized that getting items like the bow and bombs and all that is really boring so they made them super easy to access right from the get go.

    The game has been refocused on exploration with the new climbing system, which is really the only true innovation in the game. Almost every terrain is climbable. It adds a new dimension to the exploration that has always been a Zelda mainstay.

    The puzzles are fun but not too challenging, pretty typical to the Zelda series. They did try for different ideas in this new game with spatial problem solving which I appreciate. The dungeons seem to have taken a few pages from the Shadow of the Colossus book.

    One of the coolest, most thoughtful additions is that the last boss is accessible probably less than an hour from the start of the game. And you can go try your luck too! A really cool idea and it was very well implemented.

    So with solid combat, great exploration, and good puzzles why is it a 7? The game just has too many noticeable flaws.

    The voice acting is terrible. Everyone is gonna complain about it, it's truly God-awful. I wish I could just have silence and read text but there's no option to do that. What a shame...

    Second, the graphics. They're bad. I get that Nintendo never cares about graphics and while the art is beautiful, these textures are worse than games from 7 years ago. I almost want to say I've seen better texture work in games like Gears of War 1 from 2006... That's just unacceptable. Being 2-3 years behind is whatever, being more than 7? Give me a break.

    Third, music. I hate it. They tried to make the whole thing into a Miyazaki movie. The music just doesn't fit at all. You don't need symphonic music for everything with little cutesy piano pieces. It just doesn't fit the action or what's happening on the screen at all. I just never get that exhilarating feeling during action sequences because of how low-key and mellow the music is for fighting. I never felt like any of the zones had music that fit the mood or the atmosphere. It really detracts from the experience very very noticeably.

    Lastly, the open world concept was just not done well. There's not enough here to warrant exploring an open world. There are only so many moblin camps you can clear out before it gets boring and old. While some of the environmental puzzles and enemies (like stone monsters you have to climb on) can be fun, the novelty wears off. Eventually it dawns on you that you're completing little mini-games. Where other games made their side quests deep and immersive (a la Witcher 3, Skyrim etc) this game's side quests are fairly bland and unimpressive.

    The game is fun, if you're gonna buy a switch you probably already have it. If you're debating whether you need to buy a switch for it: pass.    … Expand
  11. Alectriciti
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    I wasn't sure about this game at first, until I started playing it. This game is a testament of the change the gaming industry needs. The attention to detail is beyond that of any game I've ever seen or played.

    I believe nothing is ever perfect. But Breath of the Wild sure seems to come close.
  12. MarcoL81
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    Not since Skyrim has a game captivated me this much.

    I'm a casual gamer who doesn't have an allegiance to any particular gaming company and I have to say Nintendo hit it out of the park with this gem. If it weren't for the outdated graphics, FPS issues, and lack of a Japanese voice acting option I would have given this a 10/10. I'm an Art major in University and with every ounce of my    Not since Skyrim has a game captivated me this much.

    I'm a casual gamer who doesn't have an allegiance to any particular gaming company and I have to say Nintendo hit it out of the park with this gem. If it weren't for the outdated graphics, FPS issues, and lack of a Japanese voice acting option I would have given this a 10/10. I'm an Art major in University and with every ounce of my academic knowledge I label this game "a work of art". The freedom of choice, The beautiful scenery, The serene soundtrack, and the wonderful game play is what drives my decision to give this game such a high rating. I picked up the switch fully understanding that once i was finished this game i would sell it, but this game has changed my mind. The Switch and Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild will always have a place in my home.    … Expand
  13. yoppyx
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    This game is truly ground breaking. I have a few minor nitpicks with it, but for everything that this game innovates on and brings to the table, those nitpicks are acceptable.
  14. TheSeahorse
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    They definitely succeeded with breaking the conventions of Zelda in a good way. Sure, there are things that I miss from the other Zelda games (such as better music and more complex dungeons) but this one is just pure fun to play.

    Being free to do anything you want almost from the get go is what makes this an amazing experience. Whenever I think, "maybe I can do this..", I can! And there    They definitely succeeded with breaking the conventions of Zelda in a good way. Sure, there are things that I miss from the other Zelda games (such as better music and more complex dungeons) but this one is just pure fun to play.

    Being free to do anything you want almost from the get go is what makes this an amazing experience. Whenever I think, "maybe I can do this..", I can! And there are so many small details that just made me fall in love with this amazing world.

    Definitely pick this up if you have the Wii U, and if you don't I would recommend buying the switch just for this game.    … Expand
  15. BreakingBadBR
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. It's beautiful and It's so fun I just could not put it down. I love going around and exploring and doing the side quests. The gameplay changed things up from previous Zelda games and its great. The music is fantastic. It's just a great game. I love it.
  16. Akelazam
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great open world game, that takes the Zelda franchise to the next level while still maintaining true to the franchise. This game is truly a work of art that combines a wonderful soundtrack with a fantastic story and beautifully artistic graphics. While the game doesn't run at the highest resolutions out there, the game performance and art styleThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great open world game, that takes the Zelda franchise to the next level while still maintaining true to the franchise. This game is truly a work of art that combines a wonderful soundtrack with a fantastic story and beautifully artistic graphics. While the game doesn't run at the highest resolutions out there, the game performance and art style more than makes up for this.

    In open world games it is often easy to become overwhelmed and lose track of what you are doing. Breath of the Wild however gives you just enough direction without forcing you down a particular path. The world designers used the negative space to there advantage to give you the feeling of a truly expansive world. There are hidden things spread across the entire map including some great mini games like bowling and golf.

    The game does suffer from a few minor issues that keep me from giving it a perfect score. Chief among them is the fact that the weapons are too fragile; the UI gives no indication of the durability level of a weapon only warning you at the last second before your weapon shatters. While cooking food was initially fun it soon became a tedious task that takes away from the overall experience.

    While the game is not without its flaws I still believe this game is a masterpiece and would highly recommend it to newcomers and Zelda fans alike. Nintendo has raised the bar with this game and I can't wait to get back to playing it. I look forward to the DLC releases later this year and hope that they make an already great game even better.    … Expand
  17. kasparius
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    I wanted to wait until I had not only finished the game, but done everything the game threw at me before writing a reviews. Sometimes initial enchantment for a game fades as you realize the limitation of a game.

    Yesterday, after completing my final 120th shrine, collecting all the memories and about 450 Korok seeds, I went to defeat the bloated, furious, orange swine to save Hyrule.    I wanted to wait until I had not only finished the game, but done everything the game threw at me before writing a reviews. Sometimes initial enchantment for a game fades as you realize the limitation of a game.

    Yesterday, after completing my final 120th shrine, collecting all the memories and about 450 Korok seeds, I went to defeat the bloated, furious, orange swine to save Hyrule. Once that was done, there was a feeling of elation and subsequently, emptiness and sadness. I had finished one of the absolute best games I will ever play, and I would never get that initial feeling again.

    I have been playing games for about 28 years, I've played a lot of them, and I can say that I've only extremely rarely had the feelings I had playing Breath of the Willd, and the most staggering thing isn't the fact that I got those feelings playing the game, it's how many times throughout the journey, I had them. Feelings buried deep within me that were probably beaten and driven to hide within the confides of my being somewhere around Junior High School. Feelings of awe and wunderlust, feelings of childish playfulness and wonder. The sheer desire to go see what's on the other side of the hill, the glory of the journey and the delight in what was to be found.

    You can find other reviews that will better describe what makes this game so wonderful, but I have to say that I think the less you know about the game, the better. The joy is in the journey, and the discoveries you make along the way. This might seem like a cop out, but trust me it is not.

    Is the game flawless? No, there are some minor issues and aspects that could have been even better (hopefully, those will come with the next iteration of the series), many of those can actually be fixed and patched, and probably will. But do those minor flaws take away from the whole? Absolutely not. I don't know of any flawless game, to be honest, even among my absolute favorites.

    I've played hundreds of hours of this game, and thankfully I still have 400 Koroks to find hidden within the world, but even if I didn't, and there was nothing left on my checklist to do, I would still pick up this game regularly just to take a stroll along the hills and see what it has in store for me.

    If you want to know what my absolute favorite games of all times are, to see if you might enjoy Breath of the Wild, here is a short list:

    Witcher 3
    Ocarina of Time
    Wind Waker
    Dark Souls
    Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
    Pikmin 3
    Bloodborne
    Red Dead Redemption
    Super Mario Galaxy 2
    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
    Metroid Prime
    Resident Evil 4
    Mario Kart 8
    Chrono Trigger
    Silent Hill (the first one)

    And many more.    … Expand
  18. tasteful-gamer
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Annoying framerate, constant bad weather and green fog, world not filled with too much interesting stuff, lacks enemy variety, lack of interesting enemies and bosses. However, it's still by far the best game released this decade with one of the most c ompelling open worlds ever created, some of the most amazing vistas you can find in a video game, amazing music, tons of things to unlockAnnoying framerate, constant bad weather and green fog, world not filled with too much interesting stuff, lacks enemy variety, lack of interesting enemies and bosses. However, it's still by far the best game released this decade with one of the most c ompelling open worlds ever created, some of the most amazing vistas you can find in a video game, amazing music, tons of things to unlock and find, a very good combat system for an open world game and the absolutely best dungeons and level design ever in a video game. Pure interactivity.… Expand
  19. sleepymae
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    This game is one of the best video games I have played in a while, one of the few large open world games that I am actually interested in exploring every corner of, there is always an excitement of finding out whats over the next mountain or hill. The abilities, battle system, visuals, story and the world youre given complete freedom to explore are all top notch. I believe that NintendoThis game is one of the best video games I have played in a while, one of the few large open world games that I am actually interested in exploring every corner of, there is always an excitement of finding out whats over the next mountain or hill. The abilities, battle system, visuals, story and the world youre given complete freedom to explore are all top notch. I believe that Nintendo have pretty much set the bar for what an Open World Experience should be like.

    Although there are a vast amount of shrines which are mini dungeons I feel that the Divine Beast dungeons should have had more to them, comparing these main dungeons to previous Zelda Games I feel that they are quite empty and didnt really meet my expectation for a main dungeon. For being the games main dungeons I didnt feel much satisfaction in beating them in comparison to other Zelda games, my only other gripe with the game really is having "special" items locked behind amiibo's that you cannot obtain otherwise, Amiibo's making items easier to obtain is one thing but there should still be other (although harder) methods of getting the same items in game. That is the only reason I have given this game a 9/10 (would be 9.5), even so this game is simply a masterpiece.    … Expand
  20. imalmenzar
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Great game, a MUST. If you want to achieve the 100% of the game you will be playing around 200 hours in a really beautiful and enormous world. The game is absolutely amazing. You won't be disappointed.
  21. Mirt
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    What can I say about The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
    I personally can't give it a 10 but it's really, really close. I took a gamble and decided to treat myself a little bit on a Nintendo Switch and Zelda...
    And so I played it.... And ended up losing 20 hours in one sitting which seemed like 2 hours. So the first thing that I noticed that brought this score down from a 10, is    What can I say about The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
    I personally can't give it a 10 but it's really, really close. I took a gamble and decided to treat myself a little bit on a Nintendo Switch and Zelda...

    And so I played it.... And ended up losing 20 hours in one sitting which seemed like 2 hours. So the first thing that I noticed that brought this score down from a 10, is the frame drops when on TV mode when you're in long grass. This doesn't happen when in Tablet mode though, and I actually found it more enjoyable in tablet mode.

    I also read a lot of reviews talking about the starting area. I can certainly say that the starting area is huge. After I finished my first sitting of the game, I talked to my friends who also bought it. There was so many things that we both missed.

    I'm going to have to say that this is definitely the game of the year so far, but it has its problems. A must buy! And if you're worried about the story and lack of things to do. The story is expansive but it's not linear. After spending a couple weeks playing this game, I haven't even explored half of the map. There definitely isn't a lack of things to do.

    - Mirt    … Expand
  22. guek
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    An incredible experience. I cannot recommend this game enough. Nintendo has managed to create an experience that feels both familiar and incredibly fresh. BotW is going to be influencing adventure games for a whole new generation of gamers and game designers.
  23. FrayDabson
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Love it. As a long-time Zelda fan I did not know what to expect going into this game.

    As much as I miss some of the Zelda Classics (hook-shot, more temples with monsters and puzzles) The game set a whole new standard in gaming. The world is amazing, the game is beautiful. I honestly don't think I can give this game anything lower than a 10 . After about 70 hours I have completed the    Love it. As a long-time Zelda fan I did not know what to expect going into this game.

    As much as I miss some of the Zelda Classics (hook-shot, more temples with monsters and puzzles) The game set a whole new standard in gaming. The world is amazing, the game is beautiful. I honestly don't think I can give this game anything lower than a 10 . After about 70 hours I have completed the main story but there is SO much Side stuff I did not do. Only 60/120 shrines, and not even 100 Korok seeds.    … Expand
  24. brizes22
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild es ejemplo claro de como una franquicia se reinvento de forma existosa , esta vez ninendo ha puesto a puesto patas arriba la historia de zelda y dio como resulado una obra maestra
  25. buranya
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    If you buy a Nintendo Switch, this game is a must buy.

    It is the absolute perfect return for a Zelda game. Nice story, with a great graphics, nice puzzles, and the fighting mechanics are very accurate to what a Zelda player must expect. The soundtrack fits perfectly within the game. The return of Gannon's activities are, probably, one of the best aspects of this new Zelda world. We also    If you buy a Nintendo Switch, this game is a must buy.

    It is the absolute perfect return for a Zelda game. Nice story, with a great graphics, nice puzzles, and the fighting mechanics are very accurate to what a Zelda player must expect. The soundtrack fits perfectly within the game. The return of Gannon's activities are, probably, one of the best aspects of this new Zelda world. We also see a more human part of Zelda and Link's relationship, making it even more interesting to save Hyrule.

    Also the RPG new aspect of game (armors, weapons, foods and consumables) adds a very nice experience to players, all scaled very correctly. After the prelude, you are just thrown into a vast free world, where you can seek, destroy camps, do side-quests or just stare-out to the brilliant nature that surounds the player.

    This new journey of Link's tales is, with non doubt, a 10 game. ¡This is a brilliant way to start a new generation of consoles for Nintendo, and we expect this to keep on this good work!    … Expand
  26. ErFranGr
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    juego perfecto el mejor creado hasta el momento ojala todos los juegos fuesen asi de buenos y con esta calidad

    me lo termine y debo decir que es una obra maestra
  27. BenneyBob
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    This game is a good game it is gigantic, full of things to do and seemingly endless
    If you ever get the chance to play this game take that chance.
    The only bad thing about this game is the frame drops and the somewhat long load times. Still Really Good!
  28. enterfusion
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    This game shows perfectly how Open world should be.
    Beautiful Story
    Beautiful Soundtrack
    Beautiful Atmosphere

    You have more than the "one correct way" to solve a puzzle or dungeon.
    Its motivate to check out new ways.

    For me its the best game I´ve ever played.
    10/10
  29. neosim
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    Bad things first: First impression was kind of confusing same for the controls. The enemies get recycled often. Calling horses when they are out of range doesn't work (realistic? yes, fun? no). Yes the world is as open as it could be, but alot of it is locked behind having to get better equipment. Weapons breaking is annoying (but also forces you to try new ones).
    After a few hours tough    Bad things first: First impression was kind of confusing same for the controls. The enemies get recycled often. Calling horses when they are out of range doesn't work (realistic? yes, fun? no). Yes the world is as open as it could be, but alot of it is locked behind having to get better equipment. Weapons breaking is annoying (but also forces you to try new ones).
    After a few hours tough you'll get used to the mechanics and the controller and an amazing World awaits you. The map is enormous and there are countless weapons, materials, shields et cetera. Definitely amazing if you are a bit of a loot whore. Traveling around takes a bit of time at first, until you unlock the port locations. No place feels like the other and surprises wait around every corner like a cave locked behind breakable stones filled with gems, a random bird bard on a mountain or a giant dragon suddenly appearing. There are secrets hidden everywhere and they actually provide something worthwhile if you find many of them instead of simply being something to collect. The puzzles are fun and become quite tricky later on. Combat changed a lot instead of a static damage number like most zelda games you now have countless weapon types and weapon multipliers like food giving attack strength and so on. I also like that the game rarely explains stuff, you have to find your way through most the game by yourself only hints are hidden in lore, no hand-holding. Rupees are actually worth something in this game, never once encountered a point where money didn't matter (looking at you ocarina of time).

    TLDR; This game is amazing, but amazing enough to buy an entire console going with it? Debatable, if you are a Nintendo fan, plan on getting stuff like super mario odyssey and you enjoy the "switch" part (gotta say it's actually a huge improvement in quality of life imo, using it a lot) then definitely yes. If you only plan on playing Zelda then i'd say wait until the console gets cheaper. But nonetheless anyone not playing this game is missing out, very great experience. I'd rate it 8.2-8.5 but gave it a 9 for changing the formula.

    Oh and everybody giving this game a score of 4 and less is objectively an idiot. Most of them can be summed up like this: "WÄHHH IT'S NOT THE ZELDA I LIKED/USED TO KNOW THINGS CHANGED AND I DON'T LIKE IT THUMBS DOWN EVERYBODY". Please for the love of god ignore them.    … Expand
  30. JaymTime
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Estamos ante el renacer de una legendaria saga de videojuegos. Durante décadas he jugado a varios de los títulos de esta saga y creo sin duda que este se ha vuelto mi favorito y explico el porqué.

    Tras más de 40h dedicadas al título, puedo decir que los juegos de The Legend of Zelda pecaban de linealidad total en todas sus pasadas entregas, es decir, ve al punto tal, consigue el arma    Estamos ante el renacer de una legendaria saga de videojuegos. Durante décadas he jugado a varios de los títulos de esta saga y creo sin duda que este se ha vuelto mi favorito y explico el porqué.

    Tras más de 40h dedicadas al título, puedo decir que los juegos de The Legend of Zelda pecaban de linealidad total en todas sus pasadas entregas, es decir, ve al punto tal, consigue el arma cual, mazmorra, mazmorra, jefe y empezar de nuevo. BOTW rompe completamente con esto y ofrece un mundo abierto real, donde no hace falta hacer las mazmorras salvo que así lo desees, aunque finalmente si quieres vivir la historia del juego deberás pasar por ellas.

    Vivimos en un momento donde los juegos, y sus notas, se miden en resolución y FPS en vez de medirlos en lo que realmente cuenta, vivencia, experiencia, transmisión de emociones, y si, es cierto, Zelda no va tan si quiera a 1080p y no corre a 60fps, pero es que da completamente igual una vez te metes en el juego, el apartado artístico es el mejor que he visto en años, los sonidos, los detalles, la jugabilidad impecable, la grandeza que se siente y es que nada más empezar te empiezas a sentir parte de Hyrule, esta vez de verdad, por primera vez he sentido la necesidad de salvar el Reino y esto me ha mantenido horas y horas pegado a la pantalla.

    Los que ponen un 0 a este juego aquí o bien no lo han jugado o bien están ciegos y sordos, esto amigos no es un videojuego, es una nueva obra de arte de esta industria que tanto quiero.    … Expand
  31. NeoTheFox
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Ok, this game HAS problems. But it does what any game should do the best - entertain you. It's the most organic and alive open world I've ever seen, there is almost no gap between exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving. It's surprising how dense the content is for its size, yet it still manages to surprise me with new stuff after 100+ hours of the gameplay. The story is also beingOk, this game HAS problems. But it does what any game should do the best - entertain you. It's the most organic and alive open world I've ever seen, there is almost no gap between exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving. It's surprising how dense the content is for its size, yet it still manages to surprise me with new stuff after 100+ hours of the gameplay. The story is also being communicated through the world a lot, and the lore of this game is pretty solid too.
    120 Shrines, 45 of which are not just puzzles you'll find randomly, is a perfect number - it's a totally realistic task to go through thanks to the shrine locator. The game developers are really good at understanding the desire to explore and baiting players from afar to visit interesting locations. Shrine quests are really great, personally, I liked the island challenge most, but there are other huge challenges scattered everywhere.

    This game respects your freedom a lot, and it rarely forces you to do anything - there is no hand-holding at all once you leave the first location.    … Expand
  32. Peixin86
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    Un juego imprescindible al que todo el mundo debería de jugar y que por lo que veo los haters de nintendo intentan boicotear.

    Mecanicas increibles (sobre todo la interacción con los elementos) Muy buena banda sonora El mejor sistema de combate visto hasta la fecha en un Zelda Una historia sobresaliente Un mundo abierto que por fín es abierto de verdad ya que no existen limites En    Un juego imprescindible al que todo el mundo debería de jugar y que por lo que veo los haters de nintendo intentan boicotear.

    Mecanicas increibles (sobre todo la interacción con los elementos)
    Muy buena banda sonora
    El mejor sistema de combate visto hasta la fecha en un Zelda
    Una historia sobresaliente
    Un mundo abierto que por fín es abierto de verdad ya que no existen limites

    En definitiva un mundo que no te cansarás de explorar y que ofrece posibilidades ilimitadas ya que nunca hay una sola opción con la que superar un reto si no que cada uno afrontará su aventura de forma diferente.

    Toda una Obra Maestra.    … Expand
  33. DrMartinSweden
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This game single handedly brought me back to gaming.

    It's a must play for anyone, but especially for those of the n64 era who may have gotten caught up with "life" and forgotten that magical feeling only the best games can bring.
  34. D514
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    Take everything you know about Zelda, and throw it out of the window.

    Every step I took, I found something new and unique. The game constantly amazed me. This game alone makes the Wii U, or the Switch totally worth it!
  35. jknight777
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game Ive played in the last few years. Every time I pick up the controller its a new adventure waiting to happen. I can not tell you how enjoyable this game is to play.
  36. ninjamasterdave
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    I am a lifelong gamer, started once I was 4 in 1984. So I have been around and have childhood memories of the Zelda franchise. I liked the original but wasn’t a super fan. More of a Mario kid. Haha I enjoyed Zelda 2 as a kid, and Zelda 3 was the one to really pull me in. Playing through A link to the past is one of my favorite gaming memories. Then the n64 versions and others all came out,I am a lifelong gamer, started once I was 4 in 1984. So I have been around and have childhood memories of the Zelda franchise. I liked the original but wasn’t a super fan. More of a Mario kid. Haha I enjoyed Zelda 2 as a kid, and Zelda 3 was the one to really pull me in. Playing through A link to the past is one of my favorite gaming memories. Then the n64 versions and others all came out, and I just did not resonate at all. However. I do love completely immersive video gaming. That is what I am ultimately going for with every purchase. Hoping a game could make me forget about time and space and just get sucked into an experience with a sense of awe and wonder. I loved the late MMO Asherons Call for that reason. But have found games of that magical magnitude are few and far between.

    I also own a ps4, xbox one, and switch. So I am not a ‘fan boy’. I have been a huge advocate of gaming since forever and enjoy many forms of creative expression, even if it doesn’t give me the same ‘immersed in a world of awe’ feeling.

    Enough of the credentials – let’s talk about Zelda.

    From the moment I turned on this game, the rest of the world disappeared. I was so fully immersed in this beautiful world that would let me do anything and go anywhere. The sounds, the art, the animation, it all just draws you in. The feeling you get from being able to go anywhere and do anything, running into mysterious characters helping you along your way gave me continuous chills. I was so afraid that I was wasting $400 on a switch and this game, but my fears were put to rest immediately after starting.

    Because this feeling that some video games, movies, and other forms of art are so elusive and difficult to explain, and may even be different for everyone, I can’t promise that it will also give you that feeling, but it gave it to me. And while I have enjoyed many, many, many games for so many different reasons (I have 180 PS4 games, including horizon), this game is so refreshing, and so life-giving, that I can only compare it to how I felt when I first started playing Asherons Call. If you were lucky enough to be a part of that game you will know what I mean.

    Zelda is an awe-inspiring experience, and while people will knit pick over things like how the control feels, etc, it's all perfect to me. Pure Nintendo magic.

    That’s all I’m gonna say. Because, the less you know, the better. Just go in there and make this experience your own, and stop watching youtube videos showing gameplay. ;)    … Expand
  37. dowy
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    this game brings you to a explorable world with the epic cool weapons and a lot of content and great characters . and subbosses like hinox fearsome enemies like lynels probably the best game of 2017
  38. blakehaas
    Mar 24, 2017
    7
    This game looks beautiful, has some good game mechanics but has a pretty boring story (didnt grow up playing zelda). Ontop of the boring story, it quickly gets lonely in this large world. The primary fun things are the ruins but after a while the puzzles get tiring and you dont have much left to do but to fight random enemies that are scattered around the land.
    This feels like a lord of    This game looks beautiful, has some good game mechanics but has a pretty boring story (didnt grow up playing zelda). Ontop of the boring story, it quickly gets lonely in this large world. The primary fun things are the ruins but after a while the puzzles get tiring and you dont have much left to do but to fight random enemies that are scattered around the land.
    This feels like a lord of the rings game without the ring.. I just dont feel any compelling reason to beat the game. I feel like this was beyond hyped and really is only for zelda fans.

    Overall i was disappointed.
    Snipperclips is the hidden launch title gem btw.    … Expand
  39. EAPyoutube
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    This game, THIS GAME right here is probably the main reason why I still have hope for 3D Zelda games. Nintendo have truly done it this time when reinventing the wheel. Everything from the inventory system to the controls, to the environment and the characters, this is an experience worth playing. Never have I sunk my teeth so far into an open world game. Everything around Link feels alive,This game, THIS GAME right here is probably the main reason why I still have hope for 3D Zelda games. Nintendo have truly done it this time when reinventing the wheel. Everything from the inventory system to the controls, to the environment and the characters, this is an experience worth playing. Never have I sunk my teeth so far into an open world game. Everything around Link feels alive, and better yet unlike other open world games, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is ACTUALLY FUN. The anime art style is also not obnoxious here unlike JRPGs from other developers, or the Fire Emblem series.

    Obviously this game is going to have a flaw here and there. My only issue with this game is the rainfall, especially when I have to climb to an important area or somewhere that I know has a secret, which I won't spoil for one certain mountain in the game.

    No matter if it's the Wii U or Switch you own, Breath of the Wild is a must have. I recommend everyone try it, even those new to Zelda or those who don't like RPGs that much. This is truly Game of the Century.    … Expand
  40. rmbg
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    BotW is my new favourite game. 100+ hours and counting, I don't see myself stop playing anytime soon. All the freedom you're given in the game comes at a price: the story bits feel disperse, I learned to let that go, in favour of the awesome emergent gameplay narrative.
  41. panayjeanpaul
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    1. GUALITY!
    2. The legend of zelda saga pure essence
    3. Immersive story
    4. soundtracks beautiful
    5. gameplay and mechanics Impeccable!!!
    6. This is the new best game in the world of history

    THE VALUE IS REAL, IT IS WORTH TO LIVE THE EXPERIENCE
  42. Auf
    Mar 24, 2017
    2
    An okay game, but suffers a few fatal flaws.

    1. The frame-rate in towns drops to 10fps. It's bad enough to be distracting and nauseating. 2. The game is so long you'll be more than bored of it before you manage to finish. 3. A lot of the "content" they used to fill out the open world is low quality. Ie: pick up a rock to find a seed guy, DA NA NA NA! There are 900 seed guys. So sick    An okay game, but suffers a few fatal flaws.

    1. The frame-rate in towns drops to 10fps. It's bad enough to be distracting and nauseating.
    2. The game is so long you'll be more than bored of it before you manage to finish.
    3. A lot of the "content" they used to fill out the open world is low quality. Ie: pick up a rock to find a seed guy, DA NA NA NA! There are 900 seed guys. So sick of seed guys.
    4. Abilities that used to be granted passively are now tied to equipment, so you must continually swap gear to navigate the world. For example, the Zora armor allows you to swim up waterfalls. Have fun navigating a clunky menu to locate the armor, equip it, swim the waterfall, then swap back to your normal armor at the top of the waterfall.    … Expand
  43. wierdoguy753
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    If your comparing horizon with Breath of the wild
    YOU SHOULD REALLY BE SOMEWHERE ELSE
    They are nothing alike But your like "you shoot arrows at big robot things. your right. But it is directed to two different audiences So this game is the best game i have ever played no doubt i love it even more then OOT The soundtrack is so good it always gets you in the mood to play the game    If your comparing horizon with Breath of the wild
    YOU SHOULD REALLY BE SOMEWHERE ELSE
    They are nothing alike
    But your like "you shoot arrows at big robot things.
    your right. But it is directed to two different audiences

    So this game is the best game i have ever played no doubt i love it even more then OOT
    The soundtrack is so good it always gets you in the mood to play the game
    and the art style is BEAUTIFUL. And the physics engine is on point.
    10/10 NO QUESTION THIS IS GAME OF THE YEAR    … Expand
  44. DanMat
    Mar 24, 2017
    5
    2017 most overrating game.
    Every year there is one, this is the one of this year.
    Terrifying how people, after 30 years of reviewer lies, still not understand game industry rules.
  45. josei1985
    Mar 24, 2017
    7
    Zelda Breath of the Wild es un grandísimos videojuego que sin tener los gráficos de la actual generación es realmente bello. Cuando estamos en la cima de una montaña o en una torre y nos lanzamos con la paravela nos damos cuenta que estamos ante un espectáculo visual. Y si coincide con un amanecer dejaremos la misión o lo que quiera que estemos haciendo para observarlo.

    Es un juego que    Zelda Breath of the Wild es un grandísimos videojuego que sin tener los gráficos de la actual generación es realmente bello. Cuando estamos en la cima de una montaña o en una torre y nos lanzamos con la paravela nos damos cuenta que estamos ante un espectáculo visual. Y si coincide con un amanecer dejaremos la misión o lo que quiera que estemos haciendo para observarlo.

    Es un juego que te atrapa, donde estaremos horas y horas que se pasarán en un suspiro. Podrás jugar seis horas seguidas sin darte cuenta, sin apenas avanzar en la historia principal o haciendo apenas un puñado de misiones secundarias o superando santuarios. Más de 105 horas tengo a mis espaldas tras habérmelo pasado.

    Los detalles según lo que hagamos, las físicas, son sin duda una lección magistral para otras desarrolladoras. Ver la hierba moverse según sopla el viento, como ésta va cediendo a nuestros pasos, cómo podemos cortarla cuando está alta y pueden aparecer animales que hacia un rato se había escondido a nuestro paso, cómo nos cuesta escalar cuando llueve (todo cuanto veamos es escalable, según la resistencia que tengamos), cómo podemos quedar achicharrados si en una tormenta de rayos vamos equipados con nuestro escudo/espada, el movimiento del agua cuando estamos en ella, poder cortar árboles al golpearlo ver cómo se deslizan si hay pendiente, la IA de los enemigos al eliminar o devolverte las bombas que les lanzas, ,... Alguno le parecerá una tontería pero no muchos juegos atienden a estos "detalles".

    No hay mucha gente con la que charlar salvo en postas y aldeas y los que nos encontremos en el camino nos podrán dar pistas de tesoros o lugares que hasta ese momento no hayamos tenido noticia o puede que se conviertan en enemigos. En las aldeas, lógicamente, no hay muchos edificios pero en todos ellos podremos cotillear, sin excepción. Lo cual deja a otros mundos abiertos como una decoración de cartón piedra.

    A continuación les paso mis puntos negativos:

    - Poca profundidad en la historia y escasas misiones principales. Eso sí, las cinemáticas son muy bonitas y bien hechas.

    - Quitando postas y aldeas, poca vida (humana). La interacción con estos poco profunda.

    - Misiones secundarias decepcionante. El héroe de Hyrule reducido a recadero: tráeme X gemás luminosas, X setas raudas, etc. o busca a menganito que no sabemos dónde está. Ni rastro de misiones secundarias tan buenas y con tanta enjundia como una principal, que vimos en juegos como The Witcher 3.

    - Sistema de combate ortopédico (hasta que con el paso de las horas vamos puliendo, pero es malo). Venir de jugar Nioh y encontrarte con esto.. cierto, no son géneros comparables, pero deja mucho que desear la simplificación del combate.

    - Dificultad del juego. Nula. Nula para jefes finales de las bestias divinas y Ganon. Si no estás pendiente de la vida, si no tienes flechas ancestrales o no cuentas con la espada maestra, puede que te cueste. Si tienes todo eso, prácticamente a la primera los vencerás. En cambio, los guardianes pero especialmente los centaleones son muy complicados. Lo curioso es que son enemigos opcionales. No tiene lógica.

    - Algunos tirones en modo TV, no molestos, pero siendo exclusivo es imperdonable. También el último día me hizo una cosa extraña en modo portatil, auqnue aquí el juego es estable y se ve de lujo. En modo TV jugando con el mando pro gana muchísimo.

    - Esto es más subjetivo: tras 105 horas y con estos puntos negativos, no entiendo tanto maldito 10 de la prensa. Maletines?

    Para mi estas contras le hacen bajar mucho y por eso le pondría un 7,5.    … Expand
  46. mroffbeat
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    As a 42 year old casual gamer this game captured my imagination. Also I realized how easily distracted I am during gaming sessions. This game is a Japanese masterpiece which lets you flow through a beautiful created world with tons of activity's and play around with the physics engine to approach a scenario in different way's.
    The changing landscapes let you explore without any    As a 42 year old casual gamer this game captured my imagination. Also I realized how easily distracted I am during gaming sessions. This game is a Japanese masterpiece which lets you flow through a beautiful created world with tons of activity's and play around with the physics engine to approach a scenario in different way's.
    The changing landscapes let you explore without any annoyances. Even when finishing the main storyline, this will not keep you from going back to those landscapes and just roam around.    … Expand
  47. Draisen
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This game was one of the best ones thet i ever played in my entiere life. It may not have the best graphics on the market, but this is not about the graphics its about the open world expiriance and the story line. Anyways, I have played it for 9 hours and i cant stop playing it, this game is incradible and probably one of the best zelda games ever made.
  48. iamasmodeus
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    For the past 21 days, I have been able to do nothing except play and think about Breath Of The Wild. As a veteran MMORPG player, I had forgotten the joys of single player gaming. I can't thank Nintendo enough for this amazing, impeccable work of art they have shared with us. If Breath Of The Wild was the only game for Switch, it would justify the price of the console ten times over.For the past 21 days, I have been able to do nothing except play and think about Breath Of The Wild. As a veteran MMORPG player, I had forgotten the joys of single player gaming. I can't thank Nintendo enough for this amazing, impeccable work of art they have shared with us. If Breath Of The Wild was the only game for Switch, it would justify the price of the console ten times over.

    I finally defeated Ganon last night, but still have so much to do, I think I will get a huge amount of replayability out of it. The only reason I'm giving a score of 9/10 is because of the framerate issue on Switch, but I'm sure this will be fixed in a future patch.

    Arigato Nintendo Sensei.    … Expand
  49. danmoh99
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    So this is my third Zelda game, and it is by far my favorite. I've played Link Between Worlds and Ocarina of Time, but this is different entirely. Firstly, the story is kept very hidden for a while. It takes a lot of time before you find out what's going on. The voice acting is ok sometimes, and really bad other times. There's this one scene with a Goron, you'll know it when you see it...So this is my third Zelda game, and it is by far my favorite. I've played Link Between Worlds and Ocarina of Time, but this is different entirely. Firstly, the story is kept very hidden for a while. It takes a lot of time before you find out what's going on. The voice acting is ok sometimes, and really bad other times. There's this one scene with a Goron, you'll know it when you see it... The combat is really good and there is a huge variety of weapons, but the camera is a little too free. I mean it has little to no movement by itself, so while fighting you'll have to move the camera to see the guy you're beating up. And the weapons are a bit too brittle. Maybe just increase the durability by 20% and that would fix it. The shrines are plentiful and they are all unique and some are really puzzling. The Dungeons aren't too hard, but they're really clever and huge. The music isn't classic Zelda, but there are some nice melodies. It does get rather repetitive, though. The world is beautiful. It almost feels alive. Animals and monsters behave very life-like. The goblins go hunting and will steal your weapons if you drop them, but they always drop some goodies so you never run out of weapons. The progression scale is very natural, too. Completing shrines gives you the option to increase your hearts or stamina, so you slowly get better as the game progresses. The frame rate issue exists, but it's hardly noticeable and hardly game-breaking at all. It feels daunting at fist to see the huge Plateau around you, but once you start exploring the world you get used to it. And there are little secrets everywhere. Every peak has a little something for you, as does every cave, canyon, rock, or pond. The world so huge, yet it seems meticulously designed to be chalk full of things to do. You can tame a horse, go hunting, cook, shield surf, fight baddies, or complete the story. It's your world. This game is a system seller, for sure. Please do not emulate it, as the developers have been working on it for years and years.… Expand
  50. SacredFroakie
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This game defines the definition of a Open world videogame. You can litterally do anything, from getting swarmed my hundreds of chickens to battling giant rock bosses. The story is amazing! Zelda herself has an amazing personality. Not to mention the final boss is very good and the music is tremendous. Not only that, but it has 120 mini dungeons(or shrines) you get to complete to collectThis game defines the definition of a Open world videogame. You can litterally do anything, from getting swarmed my hundreds of chickens to battling giant rock bosses. The story is amazing! Zelda herself has an amazing personality. Not to mention the final boss is very good and the music is tremendous. Not only that, but it has 120 mini dungeons(or shrines) you get to complete to collect hearts or stamina. There are also 4 main, beautifully designed main dungeons. If you love the elder scrolls series this game is certainly the game for you. Obviously, no game is perfect so keep that in mind. If I could give an exact score it would be a 95. Making it my favorite videogame surpassing other amazing game like skyrim. I'm not a big zelda fan, this game changed me. Ever since I saw this game at e3 last year, I was shocked at how beautiful it looked. Over the holidays I played The legend of Zelda wind waked, which is amazing. Not only did I get an amazing experience from BOTW, but I was introduced to a franchise I pushed aside. Currently I'm playing oot :) If you are worried about the graphics and frame drops, don't. Whole the game runs at around 900p, it has an amazing art style that makes up for it. The frame drops are very rare, only happen in very open bright areas. This game is enough of a reason to buy a switch. Will this game be game of the year? It's very possible, however there are many great game coming like red Dead 2, horizon zero dawn, destiny 2, and maybe super Mario Odyssey. That being said, it will no doubt be highly considered for it, and I personally think it will be the goty. I loved this game so much, and I'm very happy to see more of it coming through dlc. This game should definitely be on your list of games to play in 2017. Thanks for reading :)… Expand
  51. dizastahxp
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This game is huge with a variety of things to do. Every aspect of this game is perfect. The only real problem is the switch console which has some flaws but its not the games fault. You can put around 500 hours and still not be done with the game. The game has different ways to take on opponents and has great challenging puzzles (like a lot of them!). The games music is phenomenal and cantThis game is huge with a variety of things to do. Every aspect of this game is perfect. The only real problem is the switch console which has some flaws but its not the games fault. You can put around 500 hours and still not be done with the game. The game has different ways to take on opponents and has great challenging puzzles (like a lot of them!). The games music is phenomenal and cant forget about how good the survival like mechanics in the game are great and creates something different that we've never seen in a Zelda game. This game to me is a perfect 10 out of 10 and a blast to play! #zeldainbed… Expand
  52. mikerbiker62
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This is a truly gorgeous game The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a breath of fresh air, literally there's a huge open world to discover all by yourself. It graphically looks great even in Handheld mode it still looks clean and efficient and the thought of taking a triple A game like Breath of the wild on the go is simply amazing, it has great gameplay, combat, quests, story,This is a truly gorgeous game The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a breath of fresh air, literally there's a huge open world to discover all by yourself. It graphically looks great even in Handheld mode it still looks clean and efficient and the thought of taking a triple A game like Breath of the wild on the go is simply amazing, it has great gameplay, combat, quests, story, soundtrack, overall it is fantastic and there's a lot to do so if you're unsure about this game or you haven't ever played a Zelda game before then this is the perfect time to start and i'll be honest with myself here i'm not a huge Zelda fan, infact this is the first proper Zelda game i've purchased and it's so fun and breathtaking. Breath of the Wild took 4 years to develop and I tell you what: I'm so glad that Nintendo delayed this game, those 4 years made this one of the best games of Nintendo's huge library of marvelous games. This game is simply remarkable.… Expand
  53. Macacotech456
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Amazing game! Good story and gameplay mechanics.
    And there is plenty of things to do in this huge world!
    This game needs to be the game of the year.

    A masterpiece.
  54. chemorbius
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Un juego con una cantidad de detalles que hace que se vea que ha sido hecho con amor. Es divertidísimo jugar y muy agradable tanto a la vista como al oído.
  55. Struckcassap
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    After completing the game with over 100 hours only doing the main quests i finished the game
    it was amazing in so many aspects
    the game looks beautiful no need for tripple A graphics, it would have rurrined it. the soundtrack is amazing the weapon durability makes you strategise your fights rather that just charging in with no plan (why do people complain about this) voice acting is    After completing the game with over 100 hours only doing the main quests i finished the game
    it was amazing in so many aspects
    the game looks beautiful no need for tripple A graphics, it would have rurrined it.
    the soundtrack is amazing
    the weapon durability makes you strategise your fights rather that just charging in with no plan (why do people complain about this)
    voice acting is superb, apart from one particular goron, looking at you yunobo...
    im yet to get 100% but i know for sure its gonna take a lot more time

    the only downside was the final boss this is why its a 9 and not a 10
    he was a little to easy for me, the devine beasts made it real easy....but still great work Nintendo, best game ive played in a while and yes i played doom...    … Expand
  56. undertaleisa10
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    Music - The main theme's great, the rest is lacking.

    Gameplay - You just explore. There's no greater feeling. Glitchy in some areas. Story - It's all told in memories you find lying around that are usually very out of the way. Story is entirely optional, sometimes too optional, but it's there for those who want it. The ending is pretty unsatisfying as well. Graphics - This game    Music - The main theme's great, the rest is lacking.

    Gameplay - You just explore. There's no greater feeling. Glitchy in some areas.

    Story - It's all told in memories you find lying around that are usually very out of the way. Story is entirely optional, sometimes too optional, but it's there for those who want it. The ending is pretty unsatisfying as well.

    Graphics - This game looks like an anime. Take that as you will.

    Replayability - Very little, especially with a Hard mode locked behind DLC.

    it's good.    … Expand
  57. Sparadrax
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    this game do not deserve a 10 at all because of all his technical problem.
    10 fps in the master sword zone
    a lot of empty place

    still a really good and pleasant to play
    a masterpiece for a zelda maybe idk, a masterpiece of videogame no but still worth
  58. Omegason
    Mar 23, 2017
    0
    Worst zelda game ever, 15 fps 720p garbage. Boring combat system, no dungeons, stamina meter and durability on weapons...ugh. Graphics are like 10 years out of date, half the characters have no voice acting? Nintendo still stuck in 2001 I guess...
  59. DMJohn0X
    Mar 23, 2017
    7
    The best Zelda game? Maybe. Personally, LttP will always be the quintessential Zelda experience. But we are talking about BotW.

    This game is a great entry into the 3D open world genre and the physics system is quite fun, allowing you do float objects with baloons. On the surface, it doesnt seem very special, but later when you find yourself bombing grass for flames just to swap to your    The best Zelda game? Maybe. Personally, LttP will always be the quintessential Zelda experience. But we are talking about BotW.

    This game is a great entry into the 3D open world genre and the physics system is quite fun, allowing you do float objects with baloons. On the surface, it doesnt seem very special, but later when you find yourself bombing grass for flames just to swap to your parachute to use the wind currents generated by the flames to drop in on an unsuspecting encampment and you gain an appreciation for the nuances this system lends to your playstyle.

    The story is good for a Zelda game, but don't expect an epic tale of any sort. The worst here is how lame Gannon feels in this game. He doesnt come across as particularly powerful and dont expect to learn much about his character or motives. He's simply the generic bad guy this time around and hardly memorable.

    Now the bad.

    The UI is awful, you cant reassign buttons, they arent intuitive, and early game weapons break often times every other screen making the first 6 hours of the game feel like an exercise in menu navigation management. The interface doesnt lend well to how many weapons drops given your limited inventory space. Due to the frequency by which your weapons break, the band aid fix was to throw a limitless supply of loot at you so often you'll find yourself spending far too much time browsing your inventory and dropping weapons to pick up new ones, until you get to the point where you wont pick stuff up anymore.

    Another issue is the lack of music, much of the game is supported by ambient noise and what music is here, isnt anything compared to older games in the series.

    Lastly, On NX Switch, the game suffers frequent frame drops and stuttering in docked 900p mode. This is mostly resolved in portable mode. And DigitalFoundry on youtube has done a great video on documenting this topic.

    Ultimately, I can only give this game a 7.5 out of 10. This game was a GREAT Zelda game, but just missed the mark on several issues and ultimately takes a hit due to performance. I think many of these reviewers are doing a disservice rating botw 10/10 which should be reserved for Genre defining works of art rather than just a good game.    … Expand
  60. Ike777
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that this great game is very close to perfection although it has insignificant details I believe that few games like this one has so much love for its creators.
    A guarantee for which the opportunity to play is a masterpiece    … Expand
  61. Daysting
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Although I am not a fan of the weapon break mechanic, this is one of most involved and engrossing games of the franchise. I absolutely love the Amiibo features in the game, I almost feel like its cheating.

    The Map is one of the largest maps in any games I have played. Being able to go anywhere you can see, wow, just wow. Absolutely loved it. For the gamer who are trashing this game    Although I am not a fan of the weapon break mechanic, this is one of most involved and engrossing games of the franchise. I absolutely love the Amiibo features in the game, I almost feel like its cheating.

    The Map is one of the largest maps in any games I have played. Being able to go anywhere you can see, wow, just wow. Absolutely loved it.

    For the gamer who are trashing this game without playing it, give it a rent, you are not giving it a fair shake just because of the early meta score is just not showing integrity in your reviews.    … Expand
  62. Minaverus
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and sets the bar for all future open world games that follow. I've never really been into open world type games, because it felt like you had no idea what you were doing or what your eventual goal actually was. This game sets you up from the beginning with a clear goal in mind and from there you just explore and uncover the story for yourself if you so choose toThis game is a masterpiece and sets the bar for all future open world games that follow. I've never really been into open world type games, because it felt like you had no idea what you were doing or what your eventual goal actually was. This game sets you up from the beginning with a clear goal in mind and from there you just explore and uncover the story for yourself if you so choose to do so. Simply running around this vibrant and beautiful world is a pleasure from start to finish. I never really felt a need to progress the story or get to the next 'checkpoint'. It's a wild world and it begs you to uncover its secrets. What's lying in wait in that next canyon? I wonder if I can glide all the way across and still be able to climb that cliff on the other side? This is what makes the game so special. There is such an attention to detail and physics in this game that it is truly mind-boggling. If you think you can do it, chances are that you can. The sense of freedom is unrivaled in any game that came before it. It's all in the title of the game, Breath of the Wild. Another masterpiece from Nintendo that will endure for generations as one of the most beloved titles in the company's history.

    10/10    … Expand
  63. Dagmeat
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Just finished it! WOW! As someone who doesn't play Nintendo games often anymore i was happy to revisit Hyrule. Although this game is not perfect, no game ever is. It does deserve a 10. I honestly feel sorry for these fanboys who pick one company and get butt-hurt for exclusives. I get very few games for consoles this generation and now game almost exclusively on PC. That is until a gemJust finished it! WOW! As someone who doesn't play Nintendo games often anymore i was happy to revisit Hyrule. Although this game is not perfect, no game ever is. It does deserve a 10. I honestly feel sorry for these fanboys who pick one company and get butt-hurt for exclusives. I get very few games for consoles this generation and now game almost exclusively on PC. That is until a gem like this comes out.… Expand
  64. S5658
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    I don't believe this game deserves so many 10/10 reviews, but it definitely doesn't deserve a 0/10 like some jealous people are rating it, most presumably without even playing the game. The exploration is great, it's an open world that you truly want to explore, and even more, is truly open. Once you're finished with the first 4 shrines you can go anywhere, finish up the next 116 shrine,I don't believe this game deserves so many 10/10 reviews, but it definitely doesn't deserve a 0/10 like some jealous people are rating it, most presumably without even playing the game. The exploration is great, it's an open world that you truly want to explore, and even more, is truly open. Once you're finished with the first 4 shrines you can go anywhere, finish up the next 116 shrine, or even go directly to Ganon without doing any of the story. The music is decent, Hyrule Castle is an amazing final dungeon theme. However, the frame rate does drop in extremely busy areas, but not enough to absolutely ruin gameplay. Overall, it's a must play, even if you didn't like previous Zelda games, this one is amazing.… Expand
  65. Dedmosh
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Ocarina of Time was my first game, Breath of The Wild does what should have been impossible, surpass it with flying colors.

    I may not like weapon durability or the rain affecting climbing but the rest of the game is so outstanding that it merits a perfect score otherwise. Frankly what is wrong with all you people?! A 7.7 User Score?! You Philistines clearly do not appreciate    Ocarina of Time was my first game, Breath of The Wild does what should have been impossible, surpass it with flying colors.

    I may not like weapon durability or the rain affecting climbing but the rest of the game is so outstanding that it merits a perfect score otherwise.

    Frankly what is wrong with all you people?! A 7.7 User Score?!

    You Philistines clearly do not appreciate quality gaming. I understand if you don't feel that this merits a perfect score, weapon durability almost lowered mine, but this is one of those EXCEEDINGLY rare cases where the professional critics have got it right and the user wrong.

    I rarely give such a high score like this, and even more rarely do I criticize others over a game review but it is important to note that the people who have given this a low score are flat out wrong. There is no reason not to play this game if you can get it. This game trusts the player, if you would prefer to have Ubisoft hold your hand like a drooling idiot and explore yet another Ass Creed style Sandbox game fine. If you want a game that respects your intelligence as a gamer and doesn't force you through tons of obnoxious tutorials there's plenty of options for you out there.

    Of course if you prefer those games to this one go play Horizon: Zero Dawn and every game made by Ubisoft in the last 10 years, unlock your filler sidequests by climbing towers and crow to everyone around you about how awesome it is to play as a chick instead of enjoying satisfying gameplay.    … Expand
  66. danderfull
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    I just want to say that the mechanics, the art department, the physics of this game are... the music!!! are amazing! The best and most interesting experience I've ever had with a video game. 10/10
  67. Ormegasm
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Pretty good the open world feels organic, and if they take this formula and improve on it for next time maybe we will get the best game of all time which for as much as I personally enjoyed this game it is not. for Zelda fans it's a solid 9 out of 10 for people new to the franchise most likely an 8
  68. Lucius_13
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gotta admit after playing Skyward Sword and absolutely hating it I found I really enjoyed this Zelda game, the Open World is breathtaking, The Map is Massive so getting lost is easy, combat is really simple although the weapons exploding quickly bugged me, as of writing this review I'm just half-way through the game, some of the Shrines are challenging especially the ones where you have to move the controller around.

    I absolutely love all the easter eggs towards past Zelda titles like the very first game in the series when you find an old man who bears great resemblance to the Old Guy who gives you the Wooden Sword in the first game and later on you find the Master Sword is in The Lost Woods just like in A Link To The Past.

    The Voice Acting could be better especially Princess Zelda's voice I didn't know she was British lol but that's just a tiny detail I turned a blind eye to. Graphics are amazing and I don't generally judge a game based on its graphics as I believe in gameplay more than graphics but its beautiful. The Game does have slight lag issues but as said there just slight and you hardly notice them if you aren't very observant.

    all in all I think this is one of the best Zelda Games of all time right behind Ocarina of Time I think it deserves a nod for Game of the Year and It definitely deserves all the 10s It got from reviewers and I don't normally agree with reviewers especially IGN they lost all credibility when they gave Street Fighter V a 8 out of 10    … Expand
  69. JoseAn13Torres
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Muchos cambios, misma esencia, evolución o casualización, sea como fuere el último lanzamiento de la franquicia The Legend of Zelda es de sobresaliente, mundo gigantesco, más de mil cosas que hacer (literalmente) lo que lo convierte en lo que últimamente no se ve en muchos lanzamientos, diversión.
  70. Vini0597
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Spanish critic: Excelente juego, cada punto fué simplemente magnifico. Luego de finalizado pude admirar cada parte de la historia y la jugabilidad que wao, fue increible. 100% recomendado, tal vez no sea el mejor juego que haya jugado pero si el mejor Zelda. Cada detalle puesto fue simplemente perfecto, si no lo han jugado, háganlo, de verdad vale la pena.
  71. iabraxas1979
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    After 3 weeks of playing, I don't stop to feel mesmerized with the beautiful landmarks, it makes me feel like a kid again, been joyful of video games as I don't feel like in a 20 or more years. Nintendo really really do it right this time, and Breath of the Wild, is one of the Must Games of this generation, as Ocarina was before.
  72. FatMikeNJ
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    One of the greatest games I have ever played in my life. Nintendo really made something special. this is a complete masterpiece. I hope they continue producing great products.
  73. qwertydre
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Haven't played a Zelda game in a while and was really hoping to finish before Mass Effect A. came out since that series is my favorite of all time. Well, I am still playing BOTW and do not want it to end, haven't played a game this good in years.
  74. mbg51
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Best game I have played in years. Beautifully made, interesting quests and side quests and fully immersive. When you pick it up, you don't want to put it down.
  75. Alduwaihigamer
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever !! Better than gta v , the last of us , overwatch , uncharted and all mario games .

    Play The Legend Of Zelda : Breath Of The Wild Now !!    … Expand
  76. justahunk
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    I read the negative review and most complain about everything that makes this game great. Usually open world games lose my interest after I've played about halfway through. I can't wait to get back to this game every time I stop playing it. The world just beg to be explored, I'm interested in hearing what every NPC has to say, and I want to collect every damn thing. Similar games haveI read the negative review and most complain about everything that makes this game great. Usually open world games lose my interest after I've played about halfway through. I can't wait to get back to this game every time I stop playing it. The world just beg to be explored, I'm interested in hearing what every NPC has to say, and I want to collect every damn thing. Similar games have never inspired this type of commitment to gaming for me. Can't say enough good things about it.… Expand
  77. Itpedia_Xyecoc
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Просто скожу, что игра ахуенная! Хоть и уменя не консоли(потому что нет денег), но по видео игра очень интересная, по графике привлекательная.Если есть деньги покупайте.Игра хорошая,консоль говно!
  78. Costly81
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Este juego me es una maravilla solo me compre la switch para jugarlo en todo su esplendor la verdad se podria mejorar las fisicas del escudo cuando te cubres pero por nada mas este juego me parece estupendo.La ambientacion el mundo libre la historia,es sinceramenete una joya
  79. Anastasis
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is by far one of the most legendary video games ever to be released. Technically speaking the graphics are great and the physics are phenomenal. The story is actually great, once completing the game 100% that is. The music is fantastic, giving this giant world even more life. Overall the game is fantastic and anyone on this website who is stupidThe Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is by far one of the most legendary video games ever to be released. Technically speaking the graphics are great and the physics are phenomenal. The story is actually great, once completing the game 100% that is. The music is fantastic, giving this giant world even more life. Overall the game is fantastic and anyone on this website who is stupid enough to give out negative reviews is definitely a troll.… Expand
  80. abusadornegro
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    excelente de principio a fin, me lo e terminado con las cuatro bestias divinas trajes con sus cuatro mejoras mas de 150 horas y es una barbaridad.
    se queda en un 9 por sus caidas de fps jugando en modo sobremesa y sobretodo por su preocupante falta de dificultad ya entiendo el porque de meter un nivel extra de dificultad en un dlc. lamentable.
  81. CBGamezzReviews
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    beautiful, fun good story, good characters, i actually like the breaking weapons mechanic because it adds to the gameplay, in which you constantly look for new things to battle with.
  82. akraje47
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece.
    And acording to pony fanboys coming giving 0 this is one of the most sold games ever. More reviews than any game ever. Congratulations pony fanboys.
    Only if you have some mental disease you give this game less than 9, example: pony fanboys
  83. klasflod
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    I feel like now, with soon to be 100 hours in Hyrule, I can chip in. With all this nonsense of 0/10 I feel like it's an obligation. This is not a perfect game, but I'll be damned if it isn't close. God damn this game. If you're a gamer and have the financials you can not pass this up. It's one of those games that we are going to remember, 10, 15, 20 years from now and just say "Wow. ThatI feel like now, with soon to be 100 hours in Hyrule, I can chip in. With all this nonsense of 0/10 I feel like it's an obligation. This is not a perfect game, but I'll be damned if it isn't close. God damn this game. If you're a gamer and have the financials you can not pass this up. It's one of those games that we are going to remember, 10, 15, 20 years from now and just say "Wow. That game really did set a new standard". It's THAT good. Play it.… Expand
  84. Hyrule34
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Zelda BOTW is a great game and it's breathtaking plus the game has great character design and great dialogue, the graphics not so much but at least the game is awesome.
  85. timoneiro
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    A real open world with so many little secrets to discover. I won't get into many details but if you play this game try everything that's logic, because this game as so many things. From fire going down in the rain, or throwing rolling bombs put the bokoblins running after it it has it all.

    The only reason I don't give it a 10 is because of the story. I think this game was more focused    A real open world with so many little secrets to discover. I won't get into many details but if you play this game try everything that's logic, because this game as so many things. From fire going down in the rain, or throwing rolling bombs put the bokoblins running after it it has it all.

    The only reason I don't give it a 10 is because of the story. I think this game was more focused on gameplay and the story doesn't even come close to the epicness of the most renowned Zelda games (like Ocarina, Majora's or Link to the Past).

    A must buy for everyone, fans and non-fans.    … Expand
  86. EazyEggs
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Though I would like to give it a 95 I could not give it a perfect 10. The game is both challenging and easy, beautiful and outdated. Every place is full of things to do. Most of my complaints are technical, frame rate, audio errors stuff like that, though it is irritating it doesn't take away from the experience. The voice acting is okay sometimes great other times okay. This game made meThough I would like to give it a 95 I could not give it a perfect 10. The game is both challenging and easy, beautiful and outdated. Every place is full of things to do. Most of my complaints are technical, frame rate, audio errors stuff like that, though it is irritating it doesn't take away from the experience. The voice acting is okay sometimes great other times okay. This game made me laugh out loud with some clever writing and funny cut scenes. The most irritating thing about the game is the weapon breaking system, though I am not a game developer, I understand why it was implemented though weapons feel flimsy and fragile. Overall a must buy for a Wii U owner, though I am not sure if it is worth buying a switch just for it.… Expand
  87. Bodom
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    This game is a real masterpiece. I have never considered a game to be that close to being perfect. From the art style to the story to the OST this game does everything in a very engaging manner. The game is beautifully crafted, so much that the few flaws it has go completely unnoticed. Some mechanics do change up the old and tired formula (weapons breaking) and it does actually help theThis game is a real masterpiece. I have never considered a game to be that close to being perfect. From the art style to the story to the OST this game does everything in a very engaging manner. The game is beautifully crafted, so much that the few flaws it has go completely unnoticed. Some mechanics do change up the old and tired formula (weapons breaking) and it does actually help the dynamics of the gameflow. This game may not be. 10/10 to just about everyone but it sure is to me and it should be held in high regards by anyone who enjoys games because Breath of the wild just opened up many new doors for future games!… Expand
  88. Kool_Jimmy
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Superb game overall. Any minor flaws are trampled by the engaging story and polished overall gameplay. I was initially turned off by the fact that the green tunic of prior Zelda games was not a staple this time around, but was immediately met with a huge amount of customization that made the game feel fresh. This game is like Krabby Patties: "if you don't like it, you've never tried it."
  89. Magoto2k
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    A truly open world videogame that feels indeed open and free. Remarkable physics and overflowing with content. So far it's the best experience I've had in years, excepting The Witcher 3 I would say this is the best open world of it's kind. It makes you feel a real sense of wonder, adventure and discover. Unlike it's console predecessor on the Wii, this one not only lived up to the insaneA truly open world videogame that feels indeed open and free. Remarkable physics and overflowing with content. So far it's the best experience I've had in years, excepting The Witcher 3 I would say this is the best open world of it's kind. It makes you feel a real sense of wonder, adventure and discover. Unlike it's console predecessor on the Wii, this one not only lived up to the insane amount of hype, it resulted much, much better than anyone was expecting. I would say I'd liked to hear more voiced characters in-game but that's only a minor detail in the big adventure since it has dialogues in the cutscenes. 10/10, brilliant, essential, and takes the throne of Zelda Ocarina of Time without a doubt.… Expand
  90. dogwoodrawks
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played if not the absolute best, best open world game ever made. if you like zelda you will love this game, if you like open world games you will love this game. deserves every bit of praise it has ever gotten and does not deserve a single negative at all.
  91. Julian0505z
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    After playing for over 50 hours I can safely say that this game is easily my favorite game of the year. With 120 shrines to explore and an amazing story bring everything together perfectly. I'd recommend buying the the Switch just for this game!
  92. 14lalo
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Un excelente titulo, de las mejores experiencias que he tenido tanto de la saga Zelda como en los videosjuegos, un poco corto en la historia pero se compensa con el contenido extra que tiene.
  93. pghdave420
    Mar 21, 2017
    6
    well i was dissapointed.been gaming since 85 have all nintendo consoles.this game is very boring.you climb a hill glide down fight a grp of mobs climb another hill fight the same mobs.to much land to little mobs.even the 4 beast are so boring when i think of zelda games i think dungeons and enemies which this had none.all it is,is puzzles and climbing.sorry nintendo to much hype for awell i was dissapointed.been gaming since 85 have all nintendo consoles.this game is very boring.you climb a hill glide down fight a grp of mobs climb another hill fight the same mobs.to much land to little mobs.even the 4 beast are so boring when i think of zelda games i think dungeons and enemies which this had none.all it is,is puzzles and climbing.sorry nintendo to much hype for a boring game.if this game is 10 out of 10 the plenty other games that are 20 out of 10… Expand
  94. PabloOrejuela
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Awesome! so far I'm glad to have this game, is a great gaming experience, good graphics, great script, this is the way sandbox games will be in the future. I hope they throw another Zelda for the Switch.
  95. Nicknack79
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    This is everything I've wanted from a Zelda game since OOT. While I have played all major Zelda releases since, they were all missing something I can't put my finger on. This game has it! Wonderful experience and I look forward to many more hours of gameplay
  96. NekiCrit
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Absolutely enjoyed this game. Ignore what the other reviewers who are purposely rating this game absurdly low on purpose for attention as they have no objectivity in the reviewing.

    Anyways, even after beating the game, I still had PLENTY to do and PLENTY of areas to explore and learn. Story is decent, though not perfect but I feel that the exploration and gameplay aspect was the biggest    Absolutely enjoyed this game. Ignore what the other reviewers who are purposely rating this game absurdly low on purpose for attention as they have no objectivity in the reviewing.

    Anyways, even after beating the game, I still had PLENTY to do and PLENTY of areas to explore and learn. Story is decent, though not perfect but I feel that the exploration and gameplay aspect was the biggest selling point of this game, and changing the old Zelda system to what it is now is possibly the best choice yet and I cannot wait for the next Zelda game to come soon! Nothing is completely overpowered as it makes you think on how you can get your gears as well as being self-sufficient with your supplies as nothing lasts forever. It's just a must-have if you are getting a Switch, heck even the Wii U version is just as good as this version!    … Expand
  97. bran_07
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Excelent game.
    One of the best gaming experiences of my life. This game is amazing. It's beautiful and It's so fun I just could not put it down. I love going around and exploring and doing the side quests.
  98. NelchaelSS
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    This is for me the first Zelda game I ever played, and it made it into my top 10 games instantly. It's a very good and different experience that everyone must try!
  99. Helixhammer
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Maybe I'm being picky or maybe I'm just failing to embrace the change but my main excitement on past Zelda games was entering a new dungeon to explore, completing puzzles, unlocking a new skill/weapon along the way, to ultimately find a mini boss waiting to challenge you before moving on to the dungeons main boss where you use your new weapon/skill to kill them, the formula was simple andMaybe I'm being picky or maybe I'm just failing to embrace the change but my main excitement on past Zelda games was entering a new dungeon to explore, completing puzzles, unlocking a new skill/weapon along the way, to ultimately find a mini boss waiting to challenge you before moving on to the dungeons main boss where you use your new weapon/skill to kill them, the formula was simple and I loved it. However I feel somewhat cheated with BOTW, don't get me wrong BOTW does not fail to impress but I feel like it left the true Zelda fan in me a little disappointed.

    The dungeon formula has been replaced by hundreds of shrines which are great fun, but feel a little lacking, most are scattered with chests filled with nothing more than rupees or mediocre weapons which will break after a few battles or I already have something better and none have any kind of challenging boss or enemy's so there is nothing substantial to actually completing them other than to improve your health and stamina meter which obviously helps but it doesn't feel entertaining because of this, The guardians you take back are a little closer to what I expect but I had all of them completed in less than a couple of hours and there are only four of them, again no real challenge and an end boss of no real importance or difficulty, the format for these is essentially the same across, shot, slash, repeat.

    My main entertainment came in walking around and actually spending countless hours exploring the land, since this is such an open world you can go almost anywhere and explore anything, the content seemed great as it didn't feel empty in any way and I always found something interesting but I feel like I always come back to a lack of main content, there is so much stuff on the side going on to keep the world feeling alive but lacks the main stuff that made Zelda format so fun. Rewards for side quests and exploring usually come in the form of rupees or something equally boring so I tend to forget why I bother with some of it.

    Finally my last gripe comes in the form of the horse, I never once used one because they are simply frustrating to use or they are never there when I need them, you can whistle for them but if they are always out of range and don't hear it, one point for realism but what use is that if I need to travel quick? I ultimately end up running across the landscape without my trusty steed and then rely heavily on shines for teleport points, rendering the horse pointless but guess that's a preference.

    Ultimately what I am trying to say is there isn't a huge amount wrong with this game in reality, but it lacks in what I expect in a Zelda game, it's sucked away countless hours and I have very minor and nit picky gripes but for a true Zelda fan especially one that expects a more traditional format this will leave you a little disappointed. gone are the days of the hookshot, ironboots and mirror shields, I do miss it and I will go back to others in the series to get my fix but BOTW is here to stay. Get ready for a bright and colorful adventure filled with interesting characters, puzzles and lore, but the clever boss battles, weapons/equipment and dungeons are gone :(    … Expand
  100. TheRedShadow
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a Breath taking experience, from the moment you step out into the world and receive a bird's eye view of Hyrule, to the moment you step into Hyrule castle at the end to face Ganon in your Fated battle with Destiny. This game is filled with stunning visuals, and comfortable gameplay, but what is most important is that for everything that this gameThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a Breath taking experience, from the moment you step out into the world and receive a bird's eye view of Hyrule, to the moment you step into Hyrule castle at the end to face Ganon in your Fated battle with Destiny. This game is filled with stunning visuals, and comfortable gameplay, but what is most important is that for everything that this game has changed, it manages to keep the spirit of The Legend of Zelda alive and well. Combat is incredibly intuitive, and in order to truly master it, you are expected to learn combat patterns in a similar, but slightly less punishing manner to Dark Souls. Breath of the Wild may very well be the most difficult of the games in the series, with the fact that at any point in your playthrough, you can encounter enemies who can take your life in an instant if you're not careful or improperly prepared. There is no extended tutorial and the game doesn't hold your hand, but instead offers a very gentle push in the right direction and the option to either take it's hint or do things your own way and in your own order. The story, although a bit light in, holds a surprising amount of depth that can, on occasion, even bring you to tears. It is easy to fall in love with a vast number of the characters. The voice acting, even in English, actually adds a lot to this game as well, my only regret in that regard is that I wish they had done more voice acting for this game. I would have gladly accepted every word being voiced, including words spoken by Link, when you choose your answer to conversations with NPCs. being able to climb or glide your way anywhere in the vast open world is absolutely wonderful, and unlike the majority of Open world games, Breath of the Wild's overworld is not only massive, but full of things to do, see, and explore above and beyond anyone ever expected. The physics engine feels incredibly smooth, and everything has a sort of flow to it that just works. Some instances, such as the final dungeon, kept me at the edge of my seat in suspense and even caused me a number of small heart attacks. This game sets a new standard for Zelda as a franchise, as well as for Open World gaming as a whole. There are a few things I would like to see done differently in future titles but I am not worried as Nintendo has always done a wonderful job making each and every Zelda game it's own unique adventure, all be it that some are better than others. In any case, Breath of the wild breathes beautiful new life into The Zelda Franchise, Nintendo as a company and makes an absolutely wonderful launch title for a charming brand new Nintendo console. It is because of all of these reasons that I give Breath of the Wild a 10 out of 10.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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