The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Nairdan
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Freedom, the word that defines this game... You can do almost everything you want to do. This game makes you feel like a child discovering a new world. Despite some technical issues, this is the best video GAME ever made.
  2. eaboo316
    Mar 16, 2017
    7
    I have super, super mixed feelings about this game. To provide some context, I have grown up playing games from Japanese RPG series, and I only play JRPG's mostly because I know I'll enjoy them, and there's too many games in the world to try with too little time, so I limit my choices to games I know I'll love - games from the Legend of Zelda series being one of them. I am also prettyI have super, super mixed feelings about this game. To provide some context, I have grown up playing games from Japanese RPG series, and I only play JRPG's mostly because I know I'll enjoy them, and there's too many games in the world to try with too little time, so I limit my choices to games I know I'll love - games from the Legend of Zelda series being one of them. I am also pretty flexible with the games I like, the FF series has changed their gameplay style almost every game, and besides the online games, I've played and enjoyed all of them. So, I have played a mix of open-world and linear games, and tend to prefer something in the middle.

    Before I delved into BOTW, I decided to play and beat Wind Waker HD to get myself reacquainted with the Zelda series before this game, because the last time I played a Zelda game was Skyward Sword in 2011, which I loved. And I loved Wind Waker as well. I knew this game would be a bit different with an open-world concept, though I have played similar open-world ish JRPGs before, so wasn't too worried. Though, almost 20 hours put into the game, I did not feel the same level of engagement that I immediately felt with Wind Waker just a couple of weeks before, and I decided to pause playing it.

    The story is not as engaging as previous titles. While the previous games pulled me in right away, I felt like I was trying to hurriedly get through the first four shrines in the beginning of the game just so I could get to what was happening. And this is the main issue I have with this game. As someone who appreciates a good story and character development in a game, the benefit of exploring a vast, virtual world in order to do so, is not appealing. I also enjoy doing side quests in JRPG's, and try to do all of them. But the side quests in here hinder me from progressing to the main story, and reap rewards that aren't very helpful. I also tend to hoard items and weapons whenever I play, and the fact that weapons and shields have to be thrown away or broken at some time, really bothers me.

    I love the graphics and the character design, the world is quite beautiful. I liked how the runes are incorporated and can be used pretty flexibly (though would lead me to mostly try to use bombs to kill enemies because I didn't want a sword to break or arrows to run out -_-). The method of taming horses is cool too. For me, the fun kinda stops there though. I play games to destress from the difficulties of the world, and just kick back and play through a good story, and on the contrary this game stresses me out. @_@ A virtual world can be too vast for some people, perhaps.

    I think I will try to beat this game at some point, but the excitement that I usually feel for a Legend of Zelda game isn't there. I could just be becoming a dated gamer (hopefully not, in my mid 20s here), but I miss the intricate dungeons, the different tools (hookshot, boomerang, etc), and most especially the engaging story and lovable characters. I think this game is more appealing to those who play Western RPGs more, though I hope the next title in the Zelda series tries to attempt a more universal appeal and mixes both linear and open world storytelling (maybe something like Xenoblade). If not, I think I will keep to re-playing the older games, which is fine with me, and stick with new games from JRPG series that release games that creatively build on their previous games without needed to transform it completely.

    I'm glad most people are happy with this game and perhaps are even getting introduced to the Zelda series for the first time (because it's an awesome series!! Go to the LoZ concerts!!). Though for me, this is just an okay game outfitted with the Zelda name (did not mean to make that rhyme, but it came out well). There is not much really besides the names of the characters and typical Zelda items (master sword, boomerang) that make the connection with the rest of the series, and if these characteristics are swapped out, no one would know this is part of a series, and that's really disappointing to me. For now, I'll put it down and use my destressing time to play the recently new entry of another JRPG series that I am enjoying, and get back to this one later.

    Overall, if you are like me and like JRPG games that put a lot of emphasis on storytelling and character development and have fun gameplay, this may not be your cup of tea. Though if you love open world games and exploring virtual areas with little direction to go through the story your own way, and don't mind doing tasks in video games w/o incentives, then you will most likely enjoy this game.

    Whichever type of gamer you are, how well you enjoy a game is ultimately up to you, and don't let others push you down for what your opinion is, whether you love this or any game or don't (my wise words after reading forum discussions that are virtual war zones w/ words).    … Expand
  3. NicoGio
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    An immersive game for wanderlust gamers. Though I love the game I cannot give it a perfect 10. The weapons are too fragile overall, understandable that a twig would break after a few hits but not so much with a claymore. Beyond the weapons being fragile, the story (without wishing to spoil) can feel just a little underwhelming. Otherwise the combat is passable and the characters can be endearing.
  4. ChaseInY0Face
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Wow, what a game. Recently I've become somewhat bored of gaming in general, and have put if off to focus on college, but when I heard a new Zelda was coming out I knew I had to play it. Playing this game reinvigorated a part of me I haven't felt in years. The world is so beautiful filled with the magic Nintendo provides in all their main titles. The story is light in some aspects, but youWow, what a game. Recently I've become somewhat bored of gaming in general, and have put if off to focus on college, but when I heard a new Zelda was coming out I knew I had to play it. Playing this game reinvigorated a part of me I haven't felt in years. The world is so beautiful filled with the magic Nintendo provides in all their main titles. The story is light in some aspects, but you really get involved with side missions and shrine quests which spreads out the length considerably. The world reminds me of a beautiful painting, and I can definitively say right now that this is one of my favorite games Ive ever played, and it is definitely my favorite Zelda game by far. Do yourself a favor and enjoy this game, it is well worth it and I guarantee you will find something you will enjoy. Have fun gamers, Im glad I reignited my passion.… Expand
  5. Atlasz
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just beat the game today, i enjoyed it overall and it is an excellent game, however no game is perfect, and I was majorly disappointed with the dungeons and bosses, to me it was an extreme lack of creativity when it came to all the gannon's you fight, they pretty much were all the same just with a different weapon and were very easy, even dark beast gannon was somewhat disappointing, it looked great but only had one attack, the yugi clan basically let you win, and another thing to me that is extremely important to every zelda game, is the music, which when beating the game i had barely any songs that left a heavy footprint, which never happens when it comes to a zelda game at least for me. As a game I give it 9/10, as a zelda fanboy, i give it 8/10… Expand
  6. lefix
    Mar 15, 2017
    7
    The game has several flaws, which makes all the 10/10 reviews very questionable. The story is rather poor. The world isn't as "alive" compared to most other AAA open world games (Witcher 3, Fallout 4, Horizon) we have seen lately. The move to open world/survival/dark souls is an interesting direction, which has both it's pros and cons. There are however lot's of lovely details in this gameThe game has several flaws, which makes all the 10/10 reviews very questionable. The story is rather poor. The world isn't as "alive" compared to most other AAA open world games (Witcher 3, Fallout 4, Horizon) we have seen lately. The move to open world/survival/dark souls is an interesting direction, which has both it's pros and cons. There are however lot's of lovely details in this game and the gameplay is mostly fun.… Expand
  7. Diehard7111
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    By Far the Best Zelda Game since Ocarina of time. This Game is just so freaking beautiful and so much fun. you can go anywhere you want. Do the story in any you want. The freedom within this game is what i have been wanting for a while in a Zelda game. If this doesn't get Game of the Year i will be surprised. 10/10
  8. lococarl82
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Great game and I keep playing to see the great story line. It is a bit different than other Zeldas but I love it. Perfect change. Combat is fun and does take a a little to get use to, but when you get it, it is very rewarding.
  9. Mtrito40
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This game is worth buying the Switch. I would have bought the switch just to play this game. It is that good. It is the best game I have played. Great music, beautiful and magical graphics, Anyone who is hating just wants to see Nintendo fail.
    This really is the best game I have ever played. The next Zelda game will be hard to top this one.
  10. NeoGamer22
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Got my Switch a week later than everyone else but am finally pretty deep into the game. First off, I love the fact that it doesn't hold your hand. LIterally, they tell you the general area of where to go and you gotta explore and find the objectives yourself. However, Nintendo pulled this off in a way that saves you from complete frustration. Also, paragliding through the world isGot my Switch a week later than everyone else but am finally pretty deep into the game. First off, I love the fact that it doesn't hold your hand. LIterally, they tell you the general area of where to go and you gotta explore and find the objectives yourself. However, Nintendo pulled this off in a way that saves you from complete frustration. Also, paragliding through the world is absolutely satisfying. One of the reasons it is unique from other open worlds where you just follow a set quest objective. The weapon durability is absolutely annoying though. Don't know why Nintendo didn't add a blacksmith of some kind.… Expand
  11. vittipaldi
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Just fantastic. Best Zelda game ever. The open space without any direction to go is one of the best ideas of Nintendo. The sensations of playing this game brought me back to 1998.
  12. heitzenberg
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    One of the better games in the series. Much better than Skyward Sword. Huge, vast open world. Bigger than anything Nintendo has done before. Excellent combat. Decent story. Ignore the trolls. They're bitter that this outscored Horizon by a lot. At least Nintendo fans aren't petty enough to troll the Horizon page.
  13. Lemonsheep5182
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best Zelda titles you can get! The Wii U version is amazing too. (Most low reviews are idiots trying to low score) You should definitely try to pick up this game on either the Wii U or the Nintendo Switch. If you have a Nintendo Switch but don't have this game you are missing so much!
  14. JKHENRY
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Those guys who rate this game 0/10 are comment bots. Many of them only have 1 review related to their account. They slander this game for some vicious purpose. I don't know if they are sent by Nintendo's competitors, actually, I don't care. But this game is such a vivid template of how a fun video game should be like. It purifies us from those garbages that only try to squeeze money andThose guys who rate this game 0/10 are comment bots. Many of them only have 1 review related to their account. They slander this game for some vicious purpose. I don't know if they are sent by Nintendo's competitors, actually, I don't care. But this game is such a vivid template of how a fun video game should be like. It purifies us from those garbages that only try to squeeze money and time from players. Players should have a good sense of games so that some game companies cannot easily fool us with garbages. That's why you should try this game, it's a masterpiece, Keep playing such wonderful games, you will finally gain a good sense for games.… Expand
  15. SogekingSW
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best zelda games. i dont know why some people are writting bad reviews but not only in my personal opinon, this game is awesome and i think is impossible give it less than 8 or 7 if you DONT like the game and if you dont have it please dont write a review only the persons who played the game can comment when you play it you will fall in love with it.
  16. ImNotAFanboy
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    This is to me a very good game. The game play is reminiscent of the original Legend of Zelda, and the new mechanics integrated into the game. The controls were very smooth when I was playing it, and returning features such as the stamina bar are improved. The visuals are one of the best parts of the game, and this game is more open-world than almost any other Nintendo game. There are someThis is to me a very good game. The game play is reminiscent of the original Legend of Zelda, and the new mechanics integrated into the game. The controls were very smooth when I was playing it, and returning features such as the stamina bar are improved. The visuals are one of the best parts of the game, and this game is more open-world than almost any other Nintendo game. There are some problems though, such as frame rate drops on the switch in docked mode, and the occasional small spike of lag. These problems were fixed in portable mode, but the battery life is much lower when playing BOTW in portable mode. To top it all off, the story is very intriguing, and makes you want to rediscover Link's past. If this is a sign of switch games to come, I am very hopeful for the future of the system.… Expand
  17. Frosenhorn
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    В этой игре прекрасно всё, от А до Я

    Эта игра настолько большая, что даже сложно представить, как будет выглядеть человек, который пройдёт эту игру на 100% Возможностей настолько много, что их сосчитать практически не реально. Пройдя игру один раз, и начав проходить её заново ты по любому найдёшь что-нибудь новое, именно вот такие игры заслуживает игровое сообщество. Игра, реально    В этой игре прекрасно всё, от А до Я

    Эта игра настолько большая, что даже сложно представить, как будет выглядеть человек, который пройдёт эту игру на 100%

    Возможностей настолько много, что их сосчитать практически не реально. Пройдя игру один раз, и начав проходить её заново ты по любому найдёшь что-нибудь новое, именно вот такие игры заслуживает игровое сообщество.

    Игра, реально не на шутку, заставляет заболеть мыслью купить новую консоль от Нинтендо.    … Expand
  18. KesslerCOIL
    Mar 15, 2017
    6
    I'll start off by saying I am keeping this review as honest as possible and 6/10 is NOT a "bad review", the game is good but the faults I've encountered just sorta chip away at the fun for me.

    The combat is simple, but varied and I've found myself using a large variety of weapons, however not by choice. The weapon degradation (or rather fragility) is something I cant bring myself to    I'll start off by saying I am keeping this review as honest as possible and 6/10 is NOT a "bad review", the game is good but the faults I've encountered just sorta chip away at the fun for me.

    The combat is simple, but varied and I've found myself using a large variety of weapons, however not by choice. The weapon degradation (or rather fragility) is something I cant bring myself to forgive, especially with how severe it is, the basic trash weapons I can understand breaking quickly, but if I find a weapon with solid damage that is (relatively) hard to find then it should last more than 8 swings. This constant fumble for weapons and inventory management isn't fun for me and breaks up the combat way too much, alongside forcing me to decide if an enemy is even worth breaking my weapons on.

    The visuals are beautiful, though I found my frames dipping a lot in bad weather and mountains. The art-style is minimalist, but not simple and the physics in combination is pretty damn impressive for a game on a hybrid handheld console..

    The story I feel could have been great, but I found digging for breadcrumbs rather tedious and wishing I got to see more of the other characters. Some of the characters I honestly wish I could play instead of Link, they seemed more interesting, deep and fleshed out.

    The world is expansive and deceptively large, expanding more and more as you play. The stamina meter often puts a hamper on the experience until you've invested time into increasing it's size however.
    The enemies are probably the biggest highlight of the game, they're interesting, cute and truly feel like they live in the world around you, often times they're interacting with things in a way I wouldn't expect from a nintendo game.

    Overall, the game is pretty damn good if I must say so, but the glaring things in the game like excessive weapon degradation punishing players at every turn, stamina nagging at you for having too much fun and the constant dips in framerate (yes, even when docked) made for a rather taxing experience that didn't start to feel tolerable until I was very deep into the game.

    6/10, stop putting weapon degradation in games.    … Expand
  19. Krakatoa34
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Amazing world with so many things to do I beat the game with a satisfying ending and all I can do is praise this game. With such a turn from the Zelda Universe this game deserves all the praise it is getting.
  20. Whutupribs
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild is... Well, it's hard to put into words. I don't need to tell you that it's a good game; the glowing reviews that it's gotten nearly across the board can speak for that. What I can tell you is that it has managed to breathe new life into a series that even I, as a life-long Zelda fan, was starting to see as stale and repetitive. It's as though Nintendo took allZelda: Breath of the Wild is... Well, it's hard to put into words. I don't need to tell you that it's a good game; the glowing reviews that it's gotten nearly across the board can speak for that. What I can tell you is that it has managed to breathe new life into a series that even I, as a life-long Zelda fan, was starting to see as stale and repetitive. It's as though Nintendo took all the best parts of previous Zelda games and combined them into one: it's got the massive world that Wind Waker had, the interesting and varied environments from Ocarina of Time, and the open-endedness of the original Legend of Zelda. The puzzles both inside and outside of the shrines are diverse, reasonably challenging, and sometimes downright tough. The open world lends itself extremely well to a Zelda game, which surprised me. I was skeptical from day one, but Nintendo definitely delivered. It's like they took the size of the world from Wind Waker and filled in all the boring sailing with things to keep your attention. Every area of the map feels interesting and alive, which is something few open world games can boast. There's plenty of weapon and armor variance, and you always feel like exploring is worth your time. It captured the feeling of adventure in a way that the series has been sorely lacking since Ocarina of Time. All I can really say without delving into all the things you've already heard from other reviews is that if you're a fan of the series, even a casual fan, you will love this game. I bought a Switch just to play it, and I don't regret it a bit.

    That being said, this isn't to suggest the game is without it's faults. There are some rather glaring issues that I had with the game, which is why I haven't given it a 10/10. First and foremost is the one thing everyone has been complaining about: the weapon durability mechanic. Now, I think a lot of people made this more of an issue than it is, because you do eventually adjust to it and learn how the game is balanced in this regard. It doesn't make the game less enjoyable so much as it was a missed opportunity to make the game even MORE enjoyable. The simple inclusion of a way to repair weapons with rupees and materials would have gone a long way towards improving this mechanic. The durability system wouldn't have suffered, mostly because you're always finding weapons with different properties. I like the idea of having to use different weapons for different scenarios, but it could have been executed much better. The armor system, while varied, is a little lacking as well. Most of the time, with the exception of a few scenarios, I found myself annoyed that I had to use inferior armor. One could make the case that this was intentional to make certain areas more challenging, but the inclusion of an enchantment system would have been really a great way to mitigate some of this annoyance. The third and final issue I have is sort of twofold: the climbing. The climbing is so incredibly tedious that it actually made me angry a few times. Granted, there are ways in-game to improve the speed and effectiveness of climbing, but that only makes it slightly more tolerable. That, coupled with the fact that rain storms make climbing almost impossible, and it can be really frustrating and slows the pace of the game a lot. Had they fixed these few things, this game would easily be a 10/10, and would likely be considered one of the top 5 Nintendo games of all time, right up there with the original Mario and Zelda games.

    I don't want these things to discourage you; this game is absolutely incredible and well worth every hour I've put into it. I'd absolutely consider it the best Zelda game since Wind Waker, and maybe even the best since Ocarina of Time, if you can manage to remove the nostalgia filter. Long story short, it may not be as absolutely perfect as many reviews are claiming, but it is an incredible game, and it's exactly the direction Nintendo should have taken, both as a company and for this franchise. Pick up a Switch and grab this game as soon as you can, you definitely won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  21. bahamud
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    El juego es genial, buenas mecánicas de juego el arte es espectacular, puedes explorar por horas el mapa sin aburrirte o retomar la historia en cualquier momento es un juego que te da libertad para hacer lo que quieras.
  22. ArchTalko
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    I've rarely played a game that treats me with the level of respect Breath of the Wild gives. I'd argue this game isn't as hard as people make it out to be; the puzzles are genuinely challenging and the combat encounters can be brutal, but the amount you struggle is directly related to the amount of time you devote to preparing for these encounters. The fact that there are, at any givenI've rarely played a game that treats me with the level of respect Breath of the Wild gives. I'd argue this game isn't as hard as people make it out to be; the puzzles are genuinely challenging and the combat encounters can be brutal, but the amount you struggle is directly related to the amount of time you devote to preparing for these encounters. The fact that there are, at any given time, a couple dozen ways to go about fighting any enemy or clearing any puzzle speaks volumes to this game's replayability and ingenuity.

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

    But honestly, none of these nitpicks matter. BotW is a masterpiece in engaging combat, in creating a fully-realized hyrule teeming with puzzles to uncover, and in wrapping it all around a story that had me invested from the moment Link opens his eyes. You owe it to yourself to play this game, even if you've never played another Zelda in your life. Despite the flaws, every other strength is massive enough to still warrant a 10. Play it - we all need a fish boyfriend in our lives.    … Expand
  23. JimJoe
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Okay so don't let salty PlayStation players hold you from this. This game is almost perfect, you have to work for yourself, not a hand holding game. People say it is but from start to finish, you can go ANYWHERE. This is the least boring overworld game always something to do or fight. Not to mention people say that Nintendo copied other open world games, not true plus Nintendo made openOkay so don't let salty PlayStation players hold you from this. This game is almost perfect, you have to work for yourself, not a hand holding game. People say it is but from start to finish, you can go ANYWHERE. This is the least boring overworld game always something to do or fight. Not to mention people say that Nintendo copied other open world games, not true plus Nintendo made open world games, ever heard of the original Zelda?
    This game's story is fantastic, following Link, you have to get back your memories of Zelda and the world and stop Ganon. Along with big things to do.

    Minor gliches but overall, 10/10.    … Expand
  24. DeViLzzz
    Mar 15, 2017
    7
    Here is why Zelda Breath of the Wild is not a 10/10 game -

    1. Frame rate (FPS) .... abysmal at times dipping below 30 which is totally unacceptable for this sort of game. 2. Copy and pasted towers all over the place that you need to go to. I couldn't believe Nintendo couldn't do better than that. 3. A bad camera where you have no options to change things. 4. Enemy AI at times is    Here is why Zelda Breath of the Wild is not a 10/10 game -

    1. Frame rate (FPS) .... abysmal at times dipping below 30 which is totally unacceptable for this sort of game.
    2. Copy and pasted towers all over the place that you need to go to. I couldn't believe Nintendo couldn't do better than that.
    3. A bad camera where you have no options to change things.
    4. Enemy AI at times is pathetic. Enemies staying up in towers when it is clear they are getting nowhere firing at your with arrows from there and also even when they see their foes dying they don't come to their aid.
    5. Stamina meter
    6. Weapons breaking all the time for so little use. What in the hell was Nintendumb thinking?
    7. The game on the Nintendo Switch barely looks better than the Wii U version as only a few simple lighting effects add more glare which is actually blinding at times so there may be players that don't even like the so called extra graphical feature.

    ETC. ETC.    … Expand
  25. CalebHab
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is the fullest, biggest, most interesting Zelda game to date. It has an amazing sense of scale and excitement. Its art style fits the open world perfectly, and the Zelda universe. If you haven't played it yet, it is a must own.
  26. GamerOuTLaWz
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its been a while since Ive had this much fun in a video game. In a modern age where everything on my PS4 felt and played the same, with little to 0 interaction with the world or thought behind its gameplay mechanics, Nintendo, once again, has proven that they ARE the greatest gaming developpers. I was calling it before, and still hold on to my first statement that this game is truly the GGOAT­. 50 hrs in, still finding interactions with the world/objects/enemies that leaves me in awe and speechless, add to that the well crafted world, clever puzzles and collectibles and all the small variances in gameplay you can get in 1 single game and youve got the best gaming experience on the market right now. This game is for true gamers, not the type of sc-u-bs who will bring down a game for its resolution or graphics (pathetic truly) but for those who actually grew up playing good ol' video games for the amazing gameplay. I Know I might sound like Im repeating myself alot, but Nintendo has always been gameplay/music/immersion first, story elements second BUT without neglecting the latter. A MUST have for those who enjoy gaming as much as I do.… Expand
  27. LucvdM
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    I was going to give this game a 9/10 (as no such thing as a perfect game exists), but I went with a 10/10 to counter-balance all those kids who review-bombed this game with 0s and 1s for whatever reason.

    TW3 (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt) used to be my favorite open-world game of all time, but BoTW (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild) just took that spot. Because TW3 was my favorite    I was going to give this game a 9/10 (as no such thing as a perfect game exists), but I went with a 10/10 to counter-balance all those kids who review-bombed this game with 0s and 1s for whatever reason.

    TW3 (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt) used to be my favorite open-world game of all time, but BoTW (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild) just took that spot. Because TW3 was my favorite open-world game and because I know it's a widely popular game I'm going to use TW3 as a benchmark to tell you in which areas BoTW beats TW3 and in which areas it does not and why I think BoTW is the better game. Just to be direct and frank: BoTW is not going to beat TW3 in any of the follow departments: graphics/aesthetics, storytelling/writing, gameplay and replay-value. I repeat, BoTW is NOT better than TW3 in any of those things.

    The graphics of BoTW are unique but kind of bad for a 2017 game. The world doesn't feel as crisp and detailed as the world of TW3. The storytelling... what can I say? it's a Zelda game. Zelda never had amazing storytelling and this game is no exception. The story does what it has to do, and it does it right, but don't expect a deep, integrate compelling story with interesting twists and turns, because you won't find that here (or in any Zelda game for that matter). The gameplay is solid but there are a few minor things that annoyed the **** out of me. Weapons break way too quickly, the few motion-controlled puzzles are horrible (when will Nintendo ever learn, nobody likes gimmicky motion controls! not even in puzzles!) and the amazing physics engine will work against you more often than not).

    Right now it sounds like I'm roasting BoTW and think it's a horrible game. I don't. At the start of the review I already said I'd give this game a 9/10 and think it's the best open-world game, better than TW3. And now that I've got my criticism for BoTW out of the way I can explain why I think this is the better game.

    What makes this game stand out is that it's truly designed with an open-world in mind. It fully utilizes the concept and in many way redefines what an open-world game ought to be. So many games these days have an open-world. Open-world games seem to be the new flavor of the month (or decade, I guess). Every developer wants their game to have an open-world these days. Yet so few developers do the open-world concept so right!

    Many open-world games give you a vast world to explore yet they either feel repetitive or don't really reward exploration at all. Games like TW3 will lead you through the open-world in a linear fashion by constantly telling you where to go next. And when you wander off the beaten path just for the heck of it, you will often find interesting locations which you want to access, but simply can't because you have to pick up a relating quest that sends you there first. The den of the werewolf is always empty, until you pick up the quest to kill the werewolf. The entrance to that secret cave you just saw will always be closed until the main quest tells you to go there. That big griffon you saw on that mountain? You have to be level 25 first before you can beat him, no matter how good you think you are.

    This is a problem that many open-world games have, but not BoTW. When you start the game you'll be confined to a small tutorial area (which is actually a really big area, but still just 1% of the world map) where you are given a few tasks which will intuitively teach you the mechanics of the game. Even here you already have some freedom to explore and it's up to you in which order you do these tutorial tasks. Once you got your paraglider, you can leave the tutorial area in any direction you want, going wherever you want, doing whatever you want. At this point you're truly free to explore and play around in a vast open-world filled to the brim with puzzles and secrets. Sure, there are quest markers on your map, but these markers are merely there to show you some of the options you have. They show you what you CAN do, NOT what you MUST do. I understand a lot of gamers need handholding, guidance or prefer a list of task to go through, so I guess these quest markers are there for these types of gamers. But even if you'd just follow the quest markers, you'd still have about 6 options to choose from once you leave the tutorial area. One marker will lead you to directly to the final boss Ganon, one will lead you to Kakariko Village and the other 4 will lead you to the 4 main dungeons of the game, which can be completed in any order, or be skipped altogether. Which of these 6 markers you pursue first is 100% up to you. If you want to go straight for Ganon, you can, nothing is stopping you. If you do, you're going to have to fight your way through a horde of incredibly powerful guardians though, It won't be easy, but it won't be impossible either and the game won't stop you from trying.

    And THAT is why BoTW is the best open-world game to date, even better than TW3.    … Expand
  28. Criticalgaming
    Mar 15, 2017
    5
    Say what you want about it. Zelda's latest installment is nothing more than a clunky test of a player's patience. From a tedious to navigate and empty open world, to frustrating controls, and a combat system that can **** right off. Weapon durability is way over toned and does nothing for the game other than make rewards feel empty in a lot of places.

    I respect how well crafted the    Say what you want about it. Zelda's latest installment is nothing more than a clunky test of a player's patience. From a tedious to navigate and empty open world, to frustrating controls, and a combat system that can **** right off. Weapon durability is way over toned and does nothing for the game other than make rewards feel empty in a lot of places.

    I respect how well crafted the overall game is, but too many of the games systems are ****ing annoying for me to keep playing. Shame I bought a Switch for this, I was hoping that my first Zelda game would give me a better experience. Instead I was just aggravated.    … Expand
  29. visi87
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Best game ever!!! Nintendo difference ❤️❤️❤️, all the zelda universe in a big open world , poetic. Unique..and passion for the best work nintendo ever made ...
  30. HappyHermyHype
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    The best video game I ever played. It's one of those rare Games that you don't want to end. Even if you can walk to the final boss at any moment you don't want to. You just want to continue playing :) That says a lot.
  31. doggiepoo
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Definitely my favorite game this year. I have more than 60 hours in this game, and I still haven't passed the main story. There is so much to explore. There's a strange addiction with this game, something that was missing in the previous titles in the series. The soundtrack is great, graphics are amazing because of the wonderful art style, and the gameplay is just fun. Nintendo has craftedDefinitely my favorite game this year. I have more than 60 hours in this game, and I still haven't passed the main story. There is so much to explore. There's a strange addiction with this game, something that was missing in the previous titles in the series. The soundtrack is great, graphics are amazing because of the wonderful art style, and the gameplay is just fun. Nintendo has crafted an awesome game, it took them a while but the long wait was worth it. Thanks Nintendo! Now please bring back the Metroid series.… Expand
  32. licorice
    Mar 15, 2017
    7
    Breath of the Wild is a very fun game, and it has voice acting which is generally pretty good but can be dodgy at times. However it loses major points with its weapon durability system that proves to be nothing more than an enormous headache. Aiming is a bit of a pain in the ass as well and arrows never seem to go as far as you'd expect.

    It's a good game and it looks like a lot of fun,    Breath of the Wild is a very fun game, and it has voice acting which is generally pretty good but can be dodgy at times. However it loses major points with its weapon durability system that proves to be nothing more than an enormous headache. Aiming is a bit of a pain in the ass as well and arrows never seem to go as far as you'd expect.

    It's a good game and it looks like a lot of fun, but the intense frustration of the poorly designed weapon durability system is no end of frustration.    … Expand
  33. TheHornedLynx
    Mar 15, 2017
    5
    Expectation was so high for this game that the Cool Aid didn't wear-off in time for release.

    Talk about a Triple-A polished turd! Nostalgia is the only thing driving this games popularity. Derivative and shallow, with as much design complexity as Tetris.

    Zelda fans deserve so much better!
  34. Focaccia
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Although it may not be the best Zelda game ever made, that doesn't stop Breath of the Wild from being a masterpiece. Definitely one of the best launch titles ever, along with Mario 64. One of the main reasons Breath of the Wild is such a good game is its uniqueness: never before in a Zelda game has there been so much exploration. I can't imagine how much time it must take to finish theAlthough it may not be the best Zelda game ever made, that doesn't stop Breath of the Wild from being a masterpiece. Definitely one of the best launch titles ever, along with Mario 64. One of the main reasons Breath of the Wild is such a good game is its uniqueness: never before in a Zelda game has there been so much exploration. I can't imagine how much time it must take to finish the game at 100%. Breath of the Wild also borrows many things from Skyward Sword (which is definitely a good thing, because Skyward Sword did everything right!): the stamina bar, the shields that break, upgradable items, the temple of time with the statue of the goddess... I won't say anymore to avoid spoilers. Breath of the Wild is definitely the hardest Zelda game, you are going to die A LOT! I have waited for this game ever since the e3 2014 when they showed its first trailer, and I haven't been disappointed!… Expand
  35. tracer45
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    I've been playing this game non-stop. It's nice to see Nintendo going all out with this game. This is the first non linear Zelda game, and it's definitely nice change. I'm really enjoying the story so far, and I love the new characters. The graphics are really pretty in this one thanks to the beautiful art style. The music is great as well, I might even pick up the actual soundtrack. 10/10I've been playing this game non-stop. It's nice to see Nintendo going all out with this game. This is the first non linear Zelda game, and it's definitely nice change. I'm really enjoying the story so far, and I love the new characters. The graphics are really pretty in this one thanks to the beautiful art style. The music is great as well, I might even pick up the actual soundtrack. 10/10 doesn't mean the game is perfect, because the does have some minor flaws, but overall I think the game is amazing and definitely a top contender for GOTY.… Expand
  36. HylianWiesner
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This game had me from the get go. I got the LTD edition on the day it came out together with a Nintendo Switch - And man, is this game an experience. I have been a fan of Zelda since the age of 4, and I can assure you, this game is nothing but a true masterpiece.

    The Gameplay: The gameplay offer a whole new mechanic to the Zelda franchise, that hasn't been seen in an earlier    This game had me from the get go. I got the LTD edition on the day it came out together with a Nintendo Switch - And man, is this game an experience. I have been a fan of Zelda since the age of 4, and I can assure you, this game is nothing but a true masterpiece.

    The Gameplay:
    The gameplay offer a whole new mechanic to the Zelda franchise, that hasn't been seen in an earlier installment. The game does remove some of the more recognizable mechanics such as the Hookshot/Grablinghook, swimming underwater, the Master Sword being overpowered.
    - The new mechanics however, are very special! They have introduced approximately +100 melee weapons as well different bows, shields, arrows.
    - The Sheikah Slate, which allows you to manipulate with metallic objects, stop time for a single object, create bombs that detonate on your command.
    - The Paraglider, which is freaking awesome.
    - Shield Surfing, which is freaking awesome.
    - Different armor and clothing, which can be upgraded by you know who.
    And loads and loads of more stuff.

    The weapons break, yes that might seem like a downer - BUT, it gives a whole new "breath" (hah), to the mechanics! Like in Ocarina of Time, you can get the Big Goron's Sword, which is so much more powerful than the mastersword, and in the end, is the only sword you'll use. But BoTW's breakable weapons, does not let you get to attached to a specific weapon - you need to plan ahead when you spot some bad guys. Do you want to risk your weapons breaking, or do you scout for other possibilities such as metal boxes, boulders you can push down in their camp, explosive barrels to hit with a fire arrow. The process of planning your next move is key, and keeps one on their toes.

    The Story:
    The story is not as complex as TP for example. But the thing is, the story is not binding you to a linear path. You don't need the story to defeat Ganon. When you get the paraglider, you can head towards Hyrule castle and try your skills out - You'll probably die. But the game doesn't care what you do, the only one who cares should be you. You explore, unlock more heart containers, get your stamina wheel to the max, find a great horse which makes traveling over the wast fields of Hyrule easier.

    I really like this game, although it has some minor irritating parts, I still se it as a masterpiece, which is why I really think, everyone should give it a chance, and believe in the major critics.
    Some of the user critics are just salty ;)    … Expand
  37. gustavorios2
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    never played another zelda game before but this is the best game I have played in my life. Are the other zelda games like this?
    I don't understand why some people is giving this game low scores. maybe they don't have the console?
  38. Claw187
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Finally THE Zelda Game I've been hoping for. Enormous open world which invites for just hiking and climbing around, enjoying sunset or blood moon :) Main story seems to be also great, which I don't want to tell more about ;)

    Too bad there are so many PS4- and XBox-Kiddies having nothing else to do than just start hating and down-voting that masterpiece!
  39. Fireantus
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    TL;DR – Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is pretty much the best open world game I ever played, overcoming for me even a brilliant experience from the Witcher 3, the old but trusty vastness of Skyrim quests and the freedom of approach in MGS5: Phantom Pain. The sheer physicality and material tangibility of the world opens up countless possibilities to the player, not limiting us in anyTL;DR – Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is pretty much the best open world game I ever played, overcoming for me even a brilliant experience from the Witcher 3, the old but trusty vastness of Skyrim quests and the freedom of approach in MGS5: Phantom Pain. The sheer physicality and material tangibility of the world opens up countless possibilities to the player, not limiting us in any way and most importantly, treating a player with respect, never really holding our hands and trying to explain to us what’s what. You need to find your own way, your own solutions and spark that exploration desire within you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This game for me is an open world game done right.    … Expand
  40. Ashonaught
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Haven't been much of a gamer for a while, but this game has me actively finding the time to play. The sense of exploration this game gives is like no other game I have played before.
  41. j-s
    Mar 15, 2017
    4
    Be wary of people giving this game a high score. They just might be trying to sell you on something.

    Things it did right: + Huge world with lots of little details, probably where Nintendo spent most of their time in development + The go-anywhere-and-possibly-be-undergeared motif of LoZ1 was translated to a 3D game alright enough + Made the mastersword rely on heart containers to    Be wary of people giving this game a high score. They just might be trying to sell you on something.

    Things it did right:
    + Huge world with lots of little details, probably where Nintendo spent most of their time in development
    + The go-anywhere-and-possibly-be-undergeared motif of LoZ1 was translated to a 3D game alright enough
    + Made the mastersword rely on heart containers to acquire it, much like the White Sword or Magical Sword from LoZ1. Probably the only specific callback to LoZ1 that translated "perfectly".

    Things it tried:
    • Redesigned many characters, going as far as never giving Link a hat in promotional art and changing his iconic color from green to blue, or Ganon who is now a demon spider instead of a pig, only a pig in spirit. Moblins were turned into weird long snouted lanky unicorn pigmonsters, Hinox were turned into somewhat-more-generic Giants losing their iconic(?) Bomb-throwing attacks.
    • Tried voice acting but traded player-freedom of naming their character so spoken lines could needlessly refer to you as "Link".
    • The go-anywhere-model of LoZ1 lost almost all likeness to most other Zelda games because of the way it was implemented. In order to go anywhere and do anything from the start of the game, the player unfortunately gets all their tools at the start of the game so no proper dungeons with proper treasures or item equipment that would otherwise lock one player from accessing things another player could gated via game progress- which also isn't necessarily even "true" to how LoZ1 accomplished it.

    Things it did wrong:
    - Traded the sweeping and catchy good music of traditional Zelda design even going as far back as the original LoZ1 for lighter, emptier, less-frequent ambient sounds to adapt to the world's environment of "musical" cues and reliance on things like stealth. As an original game this might have worked, but the tradeoff meaning no great "Zelda music" as many expect from the franchise doesn't work to a benefit. The weaker audio design fits their game design, but the weaker audio design of their game design doesn't fit "Zelda".
    - From a series known for streamlined access to health replenishment via bottles full of potions and frequent floating hearts, placing all healing behind food collection and menu access gets in the way of player intention within the world and only serves to distract the player or otherwise pad the adventure with unnecessary filler. Trivial for a series that virtually invented the concept behind the Estus Flask from the Souls games. Such an estus-flask-like method of healing would have more accurately emulated the streamlined healing of past Zelda games while still allowing them to get away from hearts in bushes and pots.
    - Related to food collection, the game design around killing simple non-zelda scenery animals unrelated to the variety of Zelda enemies for various Raw Meat items is woefully unnecessary and out-of-place for any Zelda game much less any Nintendo game. This concept was so poorly implemented to even include killing foxes and wolves for meat, in our modern society where both have been domesticated as pets or otherwise crossbred with domestic dogs to produce canines that look identical to their wild counterparts. Whether the player has the intent or not to harm them, they can be killed by enemies anyway. "Eating dog meat" is a gut-wrenching phrase I never imagined would describe an action in any videogame much less one from Nintendo, and has forever irreparably damaged my otherwise flawless opinion of the franchise and its creators.
    - No actual sprawling dungeons from a series known for it's sprawling dungeons is a weakpoint. The shrines, although numerous and fairly uniquely designed in terms of their puzzles, unfortunately still manage to all look identical and don't offer the same expected gameplay layout or scenic/regional design as cohesive interconnected hallways and rooms from traditional dungeons in other Zelda games. Even the four Divine Beasts operate more like "slightly larger shrines" than something remotely close to being considered a true "dungeon", with Hyrule Castle being the only "true" dungeon.
    - Enemy variety compared to past Zelda games and even many modern games is staggeringly low. All enemies and bosses counted, there are only 23 different monsters that are copied-pasted-and-recolored or given a slightly different weapon or elemental attribute to create the majority of Breath of the Wild's "variety". Even going back to Ocarina of Time, there were 46 unique enemies and bosses counted together, not including recolored or reskinned variations; and of course each mainline Zelda game since Ocarina and before Breath of the Wild has had virtually the same variety if not more. There are actually more background scenery animal species in this game than unique enemies, meaning the only true visual variety that exists is in the scenery itself - a negative only because enemy combat is a necessity    … Expand
  42. riverdalezelda
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    My favourite game ever, great story, art style, combat, controls and a very big world where you can explore whatever you want. This game is a masterpiece.
  43. TheParrradox
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    I was a little worried at first when I learned they were changing the traditional Zelda formula. But by the time the ending credits rolled I was completely blown away. The attention to detail and the absolute brilliant design ensures that this goes down not only as one of the best Zelda titles but as one of the best games ever made. Kudos to Nintendo in being able to retain so much ofI was a little worried at first when I learned they were changing the traditional Zelda formula. But by the time the ending credits rolled I was completely blown away. The attention to detail and the absolute brilliant design ensures that this goes down not only as one of the best Zelda titles but as one of the best games ever made. Kudos to Nintendo in being able to retain so much of Zelda's charm in a game so vastly different from before. Similar to what they did with Ocarina of Time when the series made it's jump from 2D to 3D.

    The game is revolutionary. I suppose the game was designed with only one thing in mind "freedom". You are free to explore in any direction of the map. Free to tackle the dungeons/temples in any order and most importantly you are free to engage enemies in any way you like. There are just so many creative ways I have fought enemies and I am sure there are hundreds of other ways that I couldn't think up of.

    The game introduced us to voice work and it was amazing for the most part. I was not pleased with Zelda's voice actor however. Zelda did not sound like the way I imagined her to and it was a little unpleasant. However, my main grip with the game is not this. It's the frame rate.

    I struggled with frame rate a lot. The drops were noticeable throughout the game and it bothered my gameplay. Oddly enough, frame rate was quite stable during the most important encounters. But I really hope Nintendo takes out another patch for the game to improve the frame rate and make this masterpiece of a game even a better experience.

    Ocarina of Time is still my favourite The Legend of Zelda game but this game comes awfully close to beating it. As much as I enjoyed BoTW, I do hope Nintendo gives us the occasional traditional Zelda game because as much as I enjoyed this Zelda, I have a craving for the traditional Zelda game which it did not meet. I suppose this will be the reason why many Zelda fans are not going to be happy with BoTW and score it lower.

    But even you guys have to admit, BoTW is a marvel. Every single shrine, side quests, main quest, or korok seed you collect is a fun activity. This game made me realize what modern games are missing nowadays. It's 'fun'. Just because we are doing something in a game doesn't make it automatically fun. Zelda addresses that problem and every single thing you spend your time doing in this game is an absolute blast. This is why I feel this game is revolutionary. This is a wake up call for game developers who are constantly making huge open world games and just filling it with boring content without considering the most important factor: Every activity in a game serves to entertain, and they shouldn't feel like a chore.    … Expand
  44. Kvk
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Un grandísimo juego de aventura en tercera persona. No es un videojuego que destaque por sus gráficos, pero aporta muchas horas de diversión, exploración, acción, mazmorras... Es una demostración de como se debe hacer un mundo abierto en condiciones. Si te gustan los juegos The legend of zelda, es una compra obligada. Si te gustan las aventuras y los videojuegos, también
  45. BlackRose
    Mar 14, 2017
    2
    Surprisingly mediocre, have you played any Zelda game? congrats you have played BoTW. Did you hate the item buying aspect from the link between world's 3ds game? Congrats have that in spares along with other annoyances that make the game a slog to go through. Outside of nostalgia this game has little to offer besides showing off the Switch's capabilities, might as well buy switch off forSurprisingly mediocre, have you played any Zelda game? congrats you have played BoTW. Did you hate the item buying aspect from the link between world's 3ds game? Congrats have that in spares along with other annoyances that make the game a slog to go through. Outside of nostalgia this game has little to offer besides showing off the Switch's capabilities, might as well buy switch off for as much enjoyment as this game gives. Only thing that saves this game is honestly the music as the graphics are a tad sub par for a new console.… Expand
  46. Dankilicious
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Absolutely a watershed title for open world games. It completely rethinks how a open world should and does work. Everything in the game works exactly as you would expect it to from a physics point of view and it works within the gameplay so well. The game handles scale and discovery unlike anything before it as well (carrot on a stick mechanic is strong here.) The game is so good in factAbsolutely a watershed title for open world games. It completely rethinks how a open world should and does work. Everything in the game works exactly as you would expect it to from a physics point of view and it works within the gameplay so well. The game handles scale and discovery unlike anything before it as well (carrot on a stick mechanic is strong here.) The game is so good in fact it almost makes me wonder if I can ever go back to another open world game and truly enjoy myself and this is coming from a pc gamer that plays open world rpg's primarily. I never could've expected this game to be this good and I reccomend anybody to at least pick up a wii u to play it if you can't affor a switch. There is some cons to the game such as a sometimes choppy framerate, some extremely annoying gyroscope puzzles, and weapons breaking can kind of be annoying. However the things the game sets out to do and it just sets so many bars in my opinion for the genre that these little nitpicks are instantly put to the side when you play it and the game is so full of discovery that is genuinely involving and interesting. Seriously I've played this game for 70 hours and I barely even feel like I've done anything in this game. Other developers could only dream of this much fun, unique, and all around solid gameplay. I instantly feel as though this game is going to be a timeless classic that you can come back to for years to come and shows exactly why nintendo is who nintendo is. 10/10 could never give it anything less. (p.s. The climbing, shield surfing, paragliding, and swimming enhancement mechanics make this game feel more tangible than any open world before it and completely eliminates invisible walls. Other developers would smart to take note.)… Expand
  47. ubeguysmiley
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    Breath of the Wild is obviously the best in the series, as it is the most recent. As was the last Zelda, until this Zelda.
    The game is wholly immersive and widely entertaining, its the little things in the game that can build excitement.
    However it is also the little things that can detract from a game enough that the little things become a constant irritation like an itch under a    Breath of the Wild is obviously the best in the series, as it is the most recent. As was the last Zelda, until this Zelda.
    The game is wholly immersive and widely entertaining, its the little things in the game that can build excitement.

    However it is also the little things that can detract from a game enough that the little things become a constant irritation like an itch under a plaster cast.

    All in all, a great game.    … Expand
  48. 2ofCups
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I surf all day and fly all night. I wonder where my parents have gone as I ride across the fields of Hyrule. Looking for answers and always in search of the truth. My log ends here for the day. I long to see you once again, Princess.
  49. Fredinator2011
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The game we waited 3 years for was finally released. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was worth every second of that 3 year wait. Every single Zelda game came together and made this masterpiece.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    10/10    … Expand
  50. Josborne
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    The game is incredible. The open world is vast and filled with life everywhere you look, all the mechanics were clearly thought out and carefully balanced, you actually want to go see what's behind the mountain in front of you and that's a feeling I haven't felt in a really long time. I have to say, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild deserves a 99% if not more for it reinvents notThe game is incredible. The open world is vast and filled with life everywhere you look, all the mechanics were clearly thought out and carefully balanced, you actually want to go see what's behind the mountain in front of you and that's a feeling I haven't felt in a really long time. I have to say, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild deserves a 99% if not more for it reinvents not only the Zelda series but the whole open world genre. My only gripes with the game are the dips in FPS I've noticed in TV mode and the micro dips in tablet mode. I'm extremely sensitive to these so to the average person the dips in tablet mode won't be noticeable and I haven't seen anyone complaining about this before.… Expand
  51. NintendoCritic
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is by far the best Zelda I have played, I feel great to say is that for me, this Zelda is the best Zelda. BotW is such a beautiful game, the story, the combat, the cooking, the characters, etc.

    [Story]
    Link has fallen during combat and was placed in the resurrection chamber for one hundred years. Link wakes up hearing a mysterious voice. That's where the game starts you off. You can decide on what you want to do, know more about the story or just go get good gear and go face off Calamity Ganon. The power of player's choice is what makes the story great. I won't spoil the story at all, so don't worry.

    [Combat]
    BotW's combat is way different from any other Zelda game. Enemies are way tougher then you think and they don't take their turns combating you. So be prepared, get good gear and do the shrines to increase your heart gauge or make food.

    [Cooking]
    This was a great idea. Who doesn't want to cook? Nintendo made cooking fun to do and didn't make it feel like it was necessary. On my first playthough, I didn't cook at all. Now on my second play, I can't stop cooking. The sounds were enjoyable to hear and it made it feel awarding to the player if they did.

    [Characters]
    This game has voice acting, only on cutscenes that is. Other then that they speak gibberish or say single words to you. The Zora's were by far the best looking characters in the game, I thought that their design were soo cool. The other characters like the Gorons and the villagers had great designs as well. Beedle returns in this game and he was such a cool characters, it was fun to talk to him and trade him my items.

    [Climbing]
    This was an awesome feature in the game. Climbing to places is always fun, trying to climb to places that seem reachable but aren't was also fun. Climbing in general is fun. All I did was climb, I can't stop climbing. CAN'T STOP CLIMBING! I need help...

    [Amiibo]
    Amiibos don't change gameplay much. They give you food, rupees, gears, and horses. You can only use amiibos once a day. I won't go into detail on special things certain amiibo do, I'll let you have that experience. My only complaint that I have with these amiibos are that they are hard to find in stores. NINTENDO BRING US MORE AMIIBOS IN STOCK!

    BotW also has changed, add, and remove so many things in the Zelda formula that made it not Zelda but "still made it feel like a Zelda" game. This game has a lot to offer or a lot not to offer at all, it all depends on your playing style. Do you want to beat the game quick or do you want to take your time on it? That is the answer to the question.

    There are four big dungeons (the divine beasts), one hundred and twenty mini dungeons (shrines (each shrine you complete give you a spirit orb, these orbs in return give you heart containers or stamina containers; your choice), nine hundred korok seeds to collect (theses seeds increase your inventory (swords, bows, shields)), and seventy-five side quests to do. That's a lot of stuff to do!

    I wouldn't say don't listen to anyone's review that is on here, positive or negative but I do respect everyone that is on here. What I don't understand on is why are people being so negative on their reviews and giving their review a zero score. Why? Don't be biased, don't make a review just cause people are giving this game a perfect score. But also I'm not calling out on anyone's review that actually have played the game and that they didn't enjoy it. I know that there are some people out there that loved Zelda as much as I do and didn't have a great experience with this game. For an example, Skyward Sword. That game had a decent score because of the motion controls. Some people loved it, some people hated it. I gave this review a ten score because of how fun of a experience I had with it and I'm still playing it today. I'm still trying to get all the shrines, the korok seeds, and the side quests; that's going to take me a long time to do and I'm going to have fun doing it.

    I hope you guys enjoyed my review and I encourage you to read others as well, positive or negative reviews.    … Expand
  52. Emeraldleafeon
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The game is massive with an engaging world that truly pulls a person in. The ambient soundtrack really fills the world with immersion. I truly recommend this to all my friends.
  53. bunnyofthesea
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Breath of the wild is amazing and has easily put itself into the god tier of zelda games alongside ocarina of time, twilight princess, and wind waker. The atmosphere is incredible, the sense of scale is unmatched, and will be enjoyed by fans and non fans alike. The framerate issues, voice acting, and other small issues are the only thing keeping this from being a 10/10 but they far fromBreath of the wild is amazing and has easily put itself into the god tier of zelda games alongside ocarina of time, twilight princess, and wind waker. The atmosphere is incredible, the sense of scale is unmatched, and will be enjoyed by fans and non fans alike. The framerate issues, voice acting, and other small issues are the only thing keeping this from being a 10/10 but they far from dampen the experience.… Expand
  54. Extintone
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Es el mejor Video juego de la saga the legend of zelda!
    Graficos 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Historia 10/10
    Todo es perfecto!! :D
    ignoren a esas personas que andan poniendo todo negativo ellos sólo tienen envidia solo por que el juego tiene un 98
    Casi los negativos son fanboy de los graficos y toxicos
  55. BouncingBest
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before you lose your minds, understand this is a good game and it's worth a purchase if you enjoy Zelda and I love Zelda, it's my favorite series.

    With that said - Breath of the Wild tries very hard to be a modern open world Dark Soulsy meets Skyrim kinda game but the mechanics cause it to fall on it's face. One hit kills are a thing. Lock on isn't as easy to use as before. Weapons are as durable as icicles on a hot summer's day (unless in the enemies hands, they never break then) until you have grinded hours and can get better ones and the promise of "do anything you want, BotW says YES" comes with the fine print of "as long as you have the right gear/food/hearts/stamina/amiibos/etc". The Pay To Win amiibo aspect is also predictable but disappointing. Be warned that things like getting Epona via Amiibo comes with the fine print of "if you turn off your game or don't stable her, it never works again". Also be warned the strategy guide seems to purposely be missing things like amiibo functionality which is unforgivable and should be there to prevent things such as having to restart due to losing Epona.

    So with that out of the way, let's talk about the positives. This game is beautiful. The world is beautiful. Finally being able to scale mountains is amazing and the fact that you can take your time and do numerous side quests or just explore instead of being stuck in the main story is a huge improvement. Cooking your own elixirs and food can give you a near limitless supply of health, stamina, and other items so you don't need to worry about purchasing them or having the luck to find them. There are so many great things that were added to this game that it's a shame the bad mechanics and flaws bog them down. This could have easily been a truly incredible experience, not a 10 because few games are that perfect, but at least a 9.

    If you love Zelda, buy this. Don't be afraid of the Wii U version if you can't get a Switch, there isn't a huge amount of difference. If you're not into Zelda, then this is probably a skip. Other games did open world better and those will be more to your liking but if you feel little tingles of excitement every time you get a new chance to adventure with Link like me, you want this - flaws and all - just because it's Zelda.    … Expand
  56. FunkyChunky00
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most beautiful fresh new game I have played in a long time. It has fluid and easy to understand combat. The world is your oyster and you can do anything with it. Exploring has never felt more rewarding either! Any where you look you see something new and it could lead to great loot, or a new civilization, or even a boss you can barelyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most beautiful fresh new game I have played in a long time. It has fluid and easy to understand combat. The world is your oyster and you can do anything with it. Exploring has never felt more rewarding either! Any where you look you see something new and it could lead to great loot, or a new civilization, or even a boss you can barely scratch. The mystery and challenge this game brings to the table is outstanding. My only notes of anything negative is the fact that the frame rate drops can be annoying and the Voice acting is a bit strange and not quite at the level I was hoping it'd be. Other than that there is no reason not to play this game.… Expand
  57. Qinni
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I got this game 5 days ago and I've been having such a hard time putting it down. Seriously I've even been going to work late because I've been waking up to play a little more hahaha. Nowadays I walk around in real life and wonder why the colors aren't as bright as it should be, like in Zelda. I'm just a bit addicted..... it's just so immersive, and there's so much you can do. The factI got this game 5 days ago and I've been having such a hard time putting it down. Seriously I've even been going to work late because I've been waking up to play a little more hahaha. Nowadays I walk around in real life and wonder why the colors aren't as bright as it should be, like in Zelda. I'm just a bit addicted..... it's just so immersive, and there's so much you can do. The fact that you can climb literally anything, paraglide to anywhere in the distance is just mind blowing.

    It's definitely a little daunting for people who are used to having their hand held or don't have good logic though.....lol.....    … Expand
  58. ragegames
    Mar 14, 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.
  59. phoreman
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    I am a console and PC gamer who has played many similar games and I have also played almost every zelda game. I will list my main pros and cons.

    Cons: The main quest line is a little on the short side in my opinion. 4 dungeons was much less than i expected for such a vast game. The dungeons all feel similar, and to me they lack a certain unique zelda feel. This maybe for the best,    I am a console and PC gamer who has played many similar games and I have also played almost every zelda game. I will list my main pros and cons.

    Cons: The main quest line is a little on the short side in my opinion. 4 dungeons was much less than i expected for such a vast game. The dungeons all feel similar, and to me they lack a certain unique zelda feel. This maybe for the best, however the days of finding dungeon maps, compass, key, and boss keys are over. The bosses also seem identical to me, only with different weapons.
    The open world at times feels empty and pointless. The combat is fairly simple, and it seems odd to have the stamina bar not linked to attacking power. Korok seeds also seem a bit redundant after the first 100. 900 seeds? That is too many.

    Another important thing to note is the voice acting in English. Although most of it is at least acceptable, but voice acting for the Gorons is absolutely terrible. I know that Nintendo has made this game accessible in 8 different languages, all which unique voice acting from different actors in each language. However they have to assume English is one of the top languages people will play the game in, so it seems odd they didnt pay more attention to detail. Especially since Zelda has been a series known for its lack of voice acting, i feel they could have done a better job introducing fans of this series to voice acting.

    The combat seems hard at first, but it is far more simplified than many make it out to be. Once you have beaten the four main dungeons in the game, the additional powers granted to you make the combat much too easy. There is the lack of the classic roll that we have all loved since the early days. It may be a small detail, but the combat could definitely use another option other than backflips and side hops.
    Pros: In general this is the zelda game I have hoped for since OOT. The open world is beautiful and dynamic. The exploration of the world may be the most fun part of the game, and since it is a massive world players will find countless hours of fun hidden around Hyrule. The enemy AI is incredibly well programmed. Interactions with enemies are extremely varied and can be hilarious at times. Fighting feels fresh but familiar at the same time.

    Adding aspects of survival was a great reinvention of the series. Cooking is more fun that I had expected, as well as having to find new gear as your equipment breaks. Dealing with the weather changing constantly is also fascinating. Small details like music slowing down at night and speeding up as the day grows on are fantastic.

    Side quests seem more important and exciting than in games such as Skyward sword. Along with shrine quests this adds a welcomed addition to the main quest line . This combined with the vast amount of weapons to collect, as well as varied armor sets that are brand new to the series.

    This game rewards creativity and exploration. It greatly reinvents the Zelda series while keeping many of the things we love about this classic series. All in All i would say the changes are all for the best. This game is by far the most ambitious Zelda yet in scope and creativity. The amount of attention to detail is staggering, and it was well worth the wait in my opinion.

    I only give it 9/10 because I think Nintendo can still do better. This might be a perfect game, but it feels a little too short despite the vast world.    … Expand
  60. Frostbyte57
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the game Zelda fans and gamers have dreamed about, a true open world adventure experience in the Zelda series that feels alive and moving just like the Switch and its truly verstial play styles. There is never a dull moment whenever I play this game. For instance I would be following a quest and on my route to complete the quest I usually find aThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the game Zelda fans and gamers have dreamed about, a true open world adventure experience in the Zelda series that feels alive and moving just like the Switch and its truly verstial play styles. There is never a dull moment whenever I play this game. For instance I would be following a quest and on my route to complete the quest I usually find a new shrine to clear and receive a new Spirit Orb that increases my health or stamina when I gather 4 of them and take them to a goddess statue, a new side quest, a Korok puzzle that I need to solve so I can increase my inventory, a puzzle shrine hidden that I need to solve to make it appear, a mini boss with really good weapons, materials nearby that I'm going to need to upgrade my armor, a dragon that has rare materials that I can use to upgrade my armor or sell for a really high price, an item or creature I want to take a picture of and add to my compendium in case I need to track it later with the Sheikah Slate, or a chest nearby that might have a good weapon, a rare jewel, or a lot of money just laying their hidden in the ground, water, or on top of a enemy outpost, under a movable rock, or block of ice and all of that is not even half this game. There are so many sets of armors, shields, and weapons each with different effects and abilities that can make the difference between surviving or dying, and you aren't limited when it comes to your equipment. Link is fully customizable meaning you can create him to look the way you want with so many styles and color variations to choose from with the addition to armors and outfits from previous Zelda titles such as the Original NES outfit, both Link and Dark Link outfits from Ocarina of Time, the Windwaker outfit and shield, the Skyward Sword outfit, and even the Fierce Deity Outfit and the Double Helix Sword. And the story is so beautiful and compelling that you just want to know how its going to end. This game is all about survival and you can hunt for, cook, and combine so many different recipes together that create meals and elixirs that can replenish massive amounts of health and/or give you a boost or resistance to a certain element. And at almost every moment in the game the music is always taking your breath away and it blends so well with each of the games different environments. No longer is there a side kick that is constantly annoying you, but instead you can have Wolf Link from Twilight Princess join you and can be called out using the Wolf Link amiibo anytime out in the wilderness to help you hunt animals or find secrets that he can sense nearby. And finally there is a Zelda game that is so open, massive, and that you can literally.... climb.... anything... on... the... map. This game alone deserves the title and award of being best game of 2017 because it has revolutionized the way we see open world adventure games. I give this game a 10 out of 10. This game will literally take your breath away!… Expand
  61. NicholsSA
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda game thus far, gives the feeling of old school Zelda games with modern graphics. It is fun and extremely challenging for a Zelda game, with a huge strategy element that you can't avoid. Great game in general, and best Zelda game by far.
  62. olafenriquez
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    La franquicia se redefine con este gran juego, un mundo abierto maravilloso, lleno de retos, lleno de historia y con un gameplay que es practicamente perfecto, los calabozos tienen una gran estructura, las batallas con los jefes son geniales, en el juego te encontraras con mas de 3 momentos epicos en la historia del juego que se te quedaran grabados.

    Quien Califica negativo,    La franquicia se redefine con este gran juego, un mundo abierto maravilloso, lleno de retos, lleno de historia y con un gameplay que es practicamente perfecto, los calabozos tienen una gran estructura, las batallas con los jefes son geniales, en el juego te encontraras con mas de 3 momentos epicos en la historia del juego que se te quedaran grabados.

    Quien Califica negativo, definitivamente no es honesto y toma su postura de odiador de la saga o de nintendo.    … Expand
  63. Signynt
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I have played many Zelda games, and can safely say that this one is my favorite. It is one of the first open world games I have played to have truly nailed, well, its world! No matter where you are in the vast expanse of Hyrule there are at least three things you can see, beckoning you to come to them, awaking a truly childlike earning to explore. This I mean 100% sincerely and not in theI have played many Zelda games, and can safely say that this one is my favorite. It is one of the first open world games I have played to have truly nailed, well, its world! No matter where you are in the vast expanse of Hyrule there are at least three things you can see, beckoning you to come to them, awaking a truly childlike earning to explore. This I mean 100% sincerely and not in the way many open-world games are advertised today. At the same time as always giving you places you want to go, it manages not to be crowded and stuffed with content, giving plenty of open expanses dwarfing you and making you immersed in this gigantic world. Breath of the Wild finds a perfect balance in every aspect, from game play difficulty (combat, puzzles, etc.), story, environment and every aspect. 10/10 would recommend.… Expand
  64. dark_wraith19
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    This is game is the best Zelda game since Ocarina of Time. The music, the gameplay, the artstyle, the mechanics, the story, everything is close to a great masterpiece. This is what an open-world game should be. Nintendo nailed it this time. I love it.
  65. TomClementine
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    The game is very good and has lived up to expectations.
    The graphics are outdated though the style makes it look better that it should.
    Personally I don't think that the weapon durability mechanic is great, I feel like when I'm in a fight, at the wrong moment my weapon breaks and it is very annoying. The story is rich with lore. The trial system is very different and rewards you. The    The game is very good and has lived up to expectations.
    The graphics are outdated though the style makes it look better that it should.
    Personally I don't think that the weapon durability mechanic is great, I feel like when I'm in a fight, at the wrong moment my weapon breaks and it is very annoying.
    The story is rich with lore.
    The trial system is very different and rewards you.
    The world map is truly open world and has a wide range of activities.
    The different mounts are cool and different.
    Difficulty could be challenging at times, maybe could throw younger/newer players off.

    That's all I can say - this review is just my overview of what I think though I haven't fully played the game yet.    … Expand
  66. AresP
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Bought Nintendo Switch with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game looks amazing bringing Ocarina of Time memories back. It's story is great, controls and camera angle are great, items variety is great, enviroment is great, the graphics quality is not high end though, but all old-school gamers out there know that a truly good game doesn't need that.
    Kudos to Nintendo for    Bought Nintendo Switch with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game looks amazing bringing Ocarina of Time memories back. It's story is great, controls and camera angle are great, items variety is great, enviroment is great, the graphics quality is not high end though, but all old-school gamers out there know that a truly good game doesn't need that.
    Kudos to Nintendo for bringing this game to life, a must for all gamers +++    … Expand
  67. dibdom
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Graphics - 10
    Music - 10
    Story - 8
    Gameplay - 10
    Content - 10
    Personal Fun - 10
    Difficulty - 9

    Breath of the Wild was an amazing game that i could not put down. Definitely one of the best games I've ever played
  68. Toast1124
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Its just ok. Simple. Don't listen to the Nintendo fanboys; this is NOT a perfect game. Let me explain:
    Cons:
    - The story is good, but I haven't found myself really into it. There isn't any real urgency to it. Just do what you want and oh yeah maybe save this princess. - Weapon durability system is actually awful. I'm not saying the mechanic is bad, but this game does it awful. Nothing    Its just ok. Simple. Don't listen to the Nintendo fanboys; this is NOT a perfect game. Let me explain:
    Cons:
    - The story is good, but I haven't found myself really into it. There isn't any real urgency to it. Just do what you want and oh yeah maybe save this princess.
    - Weapon durability system is actually awful. I'm not saying the mechanic is bad, but this game does it awful. Nothing ruins a game more than giving you something cool only to take it away a few seconds later (And i'm serious, weapons break in just a few swings in this game. Nothing like Dark souls).
    - Combat is just meh. Everyone claims that the durability system is to encourage you to try different weapon types, yet the combat is just so bland. Sure, maybe this is great for casual players, but this game doesn't feel like it was made for new gamers.
    - The side quest are very generic rpg quests. Nothing like The Witcher 3 's quests which would draw you down a rabbit hole of action, adventure, and feels.
    - No crafting?? Only crafting is cooking food that give you boosts. Thats it.
    Pros:
    - The game world is beautiful. There are things to do everywhere it seems. Only gripe is that the switch cant handle it, but that's not the games fault i guess.
    - The puzzles are all really creative and take full advantage of the rune mechanic.
    - The world is really open. Go anywhere, do anything. There are a few ways the game limits you from just running to the final boss of course.
    - The physics in this game is great. Light a bush on fire, let it burn the whole field, and ride away on the updraft. You can be really creative in this game because of its great physics engine.

    In conclusion, its just another open world rpg game. The fact that Link is in it doesn't make it any different. If you like Zelda games, grab it. If you want a open world rpg with, maybe get Witcher 3 or Dark souls 3.    … Expand
  69. Razor_Zero
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Amazing. Best game I've played in the last 5 years. Everything about this game is awesome, everything. If you want to have a really good time, buy it. 10/10
  70. RenniganEagle
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Played This Game For 100+ Hours And Still Loving This Game. This Is Not Coming From A Nintendo Fan Boy, I Have Owned Nintendo Consoles In The Past (Wii, 3ds, SNES) And Played Every Zelda Game On Their Respective Consoles This Is By Far My Favorite Zelda Game, And Close To Being My Favorite Of All Time Besides Skyrim Which I Have 700+ Hours In. Scanning The Amiibo And Getting RandomPlayed This Game For 100+ Hours And Still Loving This Game. This Is Not Coming From A Nintendo Fan Boy, I Have Owned Nintendo Consoles In The Past (Wii, 3ds, SNES) And Played Every Zelda Game On Their Respective Consoles This Is By Far My Favorite Zelda Game, And Close To Being My Favorite Of All Time Besides Skyrim Which I Have 700+ Hours In. Scanning The Amiibo And Getting Random Accessories, Armor etc. Is Very Satisfying, Being Able To Play As The Hero Of Time? Yes. You Can Pretty Much Never Get Bored Exploring As There Are New Things To Find Every Playthrough, You Can Also Go Literally Anywhere In The Map, A Big Step Up For The Zelda Franchise, In Conclusion An Amazing Game For A Strong Launch. Looking Forward To More Play Time And More Nintendo Switch.

    Story: 10 Out Of 10
    AI: 10 Out Of 10
    Shrines And Dungeons: 10 Out Of 10
    Difficulty: 6 Out Of 10
    Weapons And Armor: 9 Out Of 10
    Collectibles: 10 Out Of 10
    Entertainment: 10 Out Of 10
    Music: 10 Out Of 10    … Expand
  71. LMM913
    Mar 14, 2017
    0
    Not a fan of the weapon durability mechanic. Didn't like how the pace of the game was brought to a halt by the puzzle dungeons. I put the game in the same category as the letdowns that were Skyward Sword, the Wind Waker series games, and the DREADFUL Majora's Mask.
  72. Tselel
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Story - Of course, its your typical Zelda game with good vs evil or to be specific Link (amnesiac) vs. Calamity Ganon. The difference in this installment is that before the start of the game. Zelda lost...thats that. Nothing really interest me the whole campaign nor there was any good characterization of each and every character. Its like the game assumes you know who is who and what isStory - Of course, its your typical Zelda game with good vs evil or to be specific Link (amnesiac) vs. Calamity Ganon. The difference in this installment is that before the start of the game. Zelda lost...thats that. Nothing really interest me the whole campaign nor there was any good characterization of each and every character. Its like the game assumes you know who is who and what is and whats not. I cant say it is bad, but on today's standards...Typical doesn't do anymore. A score of 7/10

    Gameplay - Now this is where the game shines. Its gameplay is great! The open world is interactive, storms gets you lightnings if you wield a sword, rain makes climbing slippery and boxed, things, etc. actually hurt when it falls on you, Fruits actually grow on trees through time. The fighting mechanics is also good, with the addition of parries and slow motion mode. Added those things with the unique and classic great puzzles of the zelda franchise. However, not everything is perfect in this aspect. The durability system is **** up that weapons get destroyed in 5-6 hits used. in fact you need atleast 20x of each types of weapons to actually not worry about losing them, next the bosses as well as ALL enemies of this game has bad AI, other than them looting weapons on the ground(which is cool btw) nothing really gives me any challenge from any of them. You just need to press that attack button and no need of actual dodging to actually beat most of the creeps ingame and lastly, the world despite being ok, is lifeless. Therefore, a score of 8/10

    Graphics - Well, its cartoonish, colorful but....Its butt ugly as of today's console standards. Yeah the graphics IS decent in handheld mode, but the console is really a pain in the eyes to see. Its so outdated, the design of walls, etc. pixels are so obvious its painful. Thus, a fair score of 6/10.

    Sound - I dont have any complaints with the soundtrack of the game. Its great, the intruments used are good, pleasant to the ears and soothing. The same could not be said to the character voice though, i could say the devs didnt really put any effort on that aspect which clearly showed how lazy they are in doing atleas a decent job in putting gooding voice acting to the game's characters. A score of 8/10

    Total average = 7.25

    First of all. Imo, seeing how HIGH this game in the critics column of the game page. I could say its really overrated. Seeing as most of the reviewers that made it where mostly likely been a fan of the franchise since they were little and that feel of nostalgia got them to be biased with the game. As for me, its not right, BOTW IS A GOOD GAME, but no way in hell it is a masterpiece. The game doesn't really did any revolutionary in its gameplay to consider it a "best" nor its story is that engrossing too as well its graphics and environment ist really that good or anything. IT IS JUST A GOOD GAME WITH A ZELDA TITLE. hell, i think if its another title an d without "zelda" in it then this would be averaging 70-75 in the metacritic. regardless, i gave what i feel a score that shows what the game is to those potential buyers. Is it worth it if you have a switch? well, you dont have a choice since its the only decent out there. But imo, wait for more good games to come out before buying switch.    … Expand
  73. Tecno101
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I have just finished the game, it is simple and correct, you have a lot to do, but that does not stop you progressing and you resume the main line of the game, if people do not appreciate this game is unfortunately because they are accustomed to super graphics and violence that has Taken the industry.
  74. lastryo
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    This is the best combination of mechanic that I have ever seen!
    What is the effect of weather on, character, and puzzles. All at the highest level.
    Excellent game!
  75. DestinyOrbiter
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    In my opinion, this game is an absolute masterpiece. Breath of the wild is a game all about exploration and freedom. You can do anything and go anywhere that you think of. See a giant mountain in the distance? You can go there! Want to go hunting? You can do it! However unlike Skyrim you cannot kill or hurt NPCs. This game graphically is outstanding and looks to me like a mixture of cellIn my opinion, this game is an absolute masterpiece. Breath of the wild is a game all about exploration and freedom. You can do anything and go anywhere that you think of. See a giant mountain in the distance? You can go there! Want to go hunting? You can do it! However unlike Skyrim you cannot kill or hurt NPCs. This game graphically is outstanding and looks to me like a mixture of cell shading and watercolor which is gorgeous. The world is so massive and full of life that you will have a tough time staying on task because you will see a cool structure in the distance, or an enemy camp, or even an NPC in distress. The weapon system is a little weird at first because your weapons break so easily that you will SWEAR they're made of glass but its easily adaptable to and it actually help add to the difficulty of the game. Speaking of difficulty this game is hard. YOU WILL DIE. especially near the beginning where enemies can one shot you. The music is more atmospheric is this Zelda installment which is weird because in other Zelda games your used to epic soundtracks with songs that get stuck in your head for days. However the music choice fits the game and it is beautiful. The story is excellent with characters you care about and unique missions throughout. The voice acting is good but I feel it could be a bit stronger on characters such as Impa. The side quests are also varied and different. I have not run into any repetitive side quests in my time playing thus far. In conclusion This game is amazing and can easily outclass its current rival, Horizon Zero Dawn. This game is a joy to play throughout especially with the 120 mini-dungeons called shrines that are scattered throughout. You will have a rough time putting this game down for even five minutes and that's why I give this game its deserved 10/10… Expand
  76. seane2017
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    A Flawed Masterpiece

    Breath of The wild is a great game with some glaring issues that keep it from truly becoming the 10/10 masterpiece it deserves to be. But first, game reviewers, REPEAT AFTER ME. Content Does Not Equal Quality. The open world, is frankly, way too open. The obvious counter-argument to this is horses can make you travel faster, but too many parts of the world    A Flawed Masterpiece

    Breath of The wild is a great game with some glaring issues that keep it from truly becoming the 10/10 masterpiece it deserves to be.

    But first, game reviewers, REPEAT AFTER ME.

    Content Does Not Equal Quality.

    The open world, is frankly, way too open. The obvious counter-argument to this is horses can make you travel faster, but too many parts of the world are unnavigatible for that to be actually true. The greatest asset of this game, It's exploration, is hampered when you see something in the distance and you just want to GO there. But you can't by horse, and you have to slog along with Link's unbearable running distance.

    Another HUGE problem with the open world, is the you can't remember it all. This may not seem like a problem at first, this becomes a huge problem later on, in a big story important fetch quest. but this leads into another problem,

    The Tunnel Vision.

    If you didn't know already, Breath of the Wild has a floating marker on your mini map witch guides you in the direction you need to go. In a game that has hints about where to go next and a world that's obviously meant to be explored without a marker telling you where to go, this is a huge problem. Removing the marker would be a HUGE BENEFIT to this game overall.

    One thing that really would help are a notes system for when you get tips from NPC's that don't get files under sidequests.

    But for one little chunk of that game, the space of time between beating all the dungeons, and looking for [spoilers!] to [spoilers!], and without a marker telling you where to go, the game comes SO CLOSE to be coming the "secrets around every corner and putting the pieces together yourself" Zelda 1 sequel you never knew you wanted.

    Good things
    - Dungeons
    - Shrines
    - Combat
    - Did I mention how good the combat was?
    - Also dungeons. Again.

    td;lr: Make world smaller, Remover marker, bada bing bada boom 10/10.    … Expand
  77. Ivan665
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I give this game a 10 to balance things out. It seems there are alot of haters that give it low scores, because they dont have a Nintendo console. I havent played it yet myself, because the Nintendo Switch is a rushed hardware, a beta. Im sure by black friday Nintendo will get it fixed and offer the game in a bundle. Anyway Ive watched 2-3 long gameplay videos, and the game is fantastic!I give this game a 10 to balance things out. It seems there are alot of haters that give it low scores, because they dont have a Nintendo console. I havent played it yet myself, because the Nintendo Switch is a rushed hardware, a beta. Im sure by black friday Nintendo will get it fixed and offer the game in a bundle. Anyway Ive watched 2-3 long gameplay videos, and the game is fantastic! Its an adventure openworld sandbox explorers game, not so much of an action, it has more adventure with sandbox and some fighting, overall it has great gameplay. Its unfair to downvote it just because its not available on PC, PS4 or Xgone. While I agree the Switch is unfinished, and can get fried if you play Skyrim while docked right now, BUT the game has nothing to do with it. Its just a seperate product. I have a NES and a Gameboy, which thoughout their long lives have been kept in a basement in my hometown, which i visited recently. I found them, and the little mothef****s still work like charm! The Switch is Early Access, thats simply how the game industry IS today! ... mainly because of the zombie player masses who approve this business model. So Nintendo are simply adapting and reacting to the market like everyone else. They will fix it in a next revision, they simply know how to do it. So why hate them? Hate the zombies. The game is great because of the gameplay and its only single player, which is a huge bonus that is rarely seen today. Just compare Zelda BOTW to online games full of facebook kids, with mixed perceptions about virtual ego and real life, who rush to die, curse and report you, and ragequit. The sort of games like WoW, LoL, Dota 2, CS, TF2, Overwatch, etc. etc,, even SC2, basically most of the PC games nowdays. Thats why I stopped playing online games at all, because for the most part it just feels like babysitting and motivating the little zombies with the polished brains, instead of actually playing the game. I had no console after NES and PS2, I played multiplayer games on PC during their golden age, before pay to win, before everyone had easy access to these games, before they got filled with litlle zombies. This golden age of PC online games is well over now, since those type of games became completely indiscriminating to players IQ, in the name of profit. I have no nostalgia about anything Im totally in the now, I only care about the best available game experiences right now. Sure, I would like a Quake 2 deathmatch, or a Broodwar free for all in the LAN club, or a vanilla WoW boss raid, but hey man, they dont happen anymore. What was, was. Today we have online servers full of coplexed kids. This is why I have gone single player only, and why I will buy a Switch and enjoy the Zelda BOTW, because its a real game, a great game, no matter how the brainwashed masses rate it. And this is why games like Zelda BOTW, will always be so sought after, so special for the real gamer. Naturally the game deserves a 10/10.… Expand
  78. jimjim25000
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    While it departs from a traditional Zelda game on many fronts, it keeps the core values in tact. Im finding the enemies in this game the hardest in the series, and the amount of things to do in the huge world overwhelming at times. This is the best version of Hyrule yet. My only remaining need is for a few more dungeons. Perhaps adding more and longer of those would make this get an 11/10While it departs from a traditional Zelda game on many fronts, it keeps the core values in tact. Im finding the enemies in this game the hardest in the series, and the amount of things to do in the huge world overwhelming at times. This is the best version of Hyrule yet. My only remaining need is for a few more dungeons. Perhaps adding more and longer of those would make this get an 11/10 The 120 shrines are holding down the fort however. Some of the shrines are quite a challenge! a must play… Expand
  79. spongeswift
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    After getting off the hype train I have found out this game nearly exceeds my expectations! It is not a perfect game it has bad frame rate issues and some in game flaws but overall it's an amazing launch title that will have an amazing replay value! Getting around can be hard and slow and the glider plus a horse sometimes helps but not enough for a new player to stay motivated.
    Should    After getting off the hype train I have found out this game nearly exceeds my expectations! It is not a perfect game it has bad frame rate issues and some in game flaws but overall it's an amazing launch title that will have an amazing replay value! Getting around can be hard and slow and the glider plus a horse sometimes helps but not enough for a new player to stay motivated.
    Should you buy: Maybe If you've never played a Zelda game then you should really do more research before purchasing. But if you are a regular to Zelda games then it's a must buy!    … Expand
  80. Oggsy
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    This game is so wonderful ! It's new, fresh... YOU NEED IT
    If you like Zelda, wild, adventure.... YOU NEED IT
    If you like Nintendo, fight, explaration... YOU NEED IT
  81. Potheker
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Huge world to explore, and it's so fun because there are new things everywhere and the solution to things doesn't get shouted into your face. The Shrines are an amazing way to connect the puzzle-charme of zelda with the open world and the urge to explore, which feels much like Far Cry. This will definitiely be a memorable title.
  82. Hemophile
    Mar 14, 2017
    5
    This game is mediocre at best. The horrendous weapon system and frame rate issues are enough to rate this game a 7. It's too bad that so many other silly, superfluous mechanics get in the way of what is fun in this game,i.e stamina meter and constant rain preventing climbing.
  83. Benhume
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I'm about 50 hours into this game and absolutely love every aspect of it! W.O.W.! Everywhere you turn something new pops up and you just have to go and investigate. Awesome graphics but maybe not to everyone's liking? (I play on Xbox One as well but no game comes close to this one!) I'm blown away by some of the scenes, just beautiful! ... It's a shame nobody praises Nintendo for what theyI'm about 50 hours into this game and absolutely love every aspect of it! W.O.W.! Everywhere you turn something new pops up and you just have to go and investigate. Awesome graphics but maybe not to everyone's liking? (I play on Xbox One as well but no game comes close to this one!) I'm blown away by some of the scenes, just beautiful! ... It's a shame nobody praises Nintendo for what they manage to squeeze out of the Wiiu (even though I'm playing the Switch version but they should be about the same), Imagine if they had the power of one of the other consoles .. (I'd pay double the price of the Switch for a new Nintendo Console with lots of graphical power). Must have and easily Game Of The Year!… Expand
  84. Kyo_Bogard
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Spanish gamer.
    Simplemente genial. Total libertad a la hora de afrontar la aventura, exigente en cuanto al descubrimiento de secretos, ambientación perfecta.
    Contras: La historia podría haber sido mejor y no hay nada de carisma en los bosses y enemigos del juego. Just great. Total freedom when facing the adventure, demanding discovery of secrets, perfect atmosphere. Cons: The story    Spanish gamer.
    Simplemente genial. Total libertad a la hora de afrontar la aventura, exigente en cuanto al descubrimiento de secretos, ambientación perfecta.
    Contras: La historia podría haber sido mejor y no hay nada de carisma en los bosses y enemigos del juego.

    Just great. Total freedom when facing the adventure, demanding discovery of secrets, perfect atmosphere.
    Cons: The story could have been better and there is nothing charismatic about the bosses and enemies of this game.    … Expand
  85. Tenks
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Legend of Zelda BoTW what is there to say about this game that hasn't already been said. Its a huge open world adventure game that puts you in the shoes of the hero of hyrule yet again.

    Pros: Open world Lots to explore with the shrines and side quest Voice acting Hours and hours of content. Cons: This may be me but if feels as if it spikes in difficulty to fast Weapon durability    Legend of Zelda BoTW what is there to say about this game that hasn't already been said. Its a huge open world adventure game that puts you in the shoes of the hero of hyrule yet again.

    Pros: Open world
    Lots to explore with the shrines and side quest
    Voice acting
    Hours and hours of content.

    Cons: This may be me but if feels as if it spikes in difficulty to fast
    Weapon durability is way to small this is a big sticking point for me
    Finally Dungeons there are only a hand full and they are short I guess you
    could say that it was balanced out with the shrines but they could of used a
    little more for the big dungeons.

    Thoughts: Should you play this game? Yes I recomend this game whole heartedly. It is a good game just has a few design choices that make it feel more like scavenging game than an adventure game.    … Expand
  86. soupgaples
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    This is the first Zelda game I've bought and it looks beautiful and I love its art style. It's a very good game but not perfect. (obviously, nothing is perfect). The only small little flaw is that the controls are a little weird but I think that's because of the unfamiliar layout of the Joy-con buttons. This very well may be my favorite game yet.
  87. TorKa
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Juegazo de Nintendo, me encanta el toque artístico que tiene este The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Llevo unas 30 horas de juego y no me aburre para nada en absoluto, un juego creado con muchísimo mimo y cariño para los fans de Nintendo y de Zelda.
  88. Cymruan
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I've now beaten the main storyline, I've got plenty to keep me coming back to finish the rest of the shrines, and find the koroks. It's been a really fun game that I've not been able to put down. Loving the new direction for Zelda and looking forward to the DLC in the coming months. I'd happily recommend this game to anyone that likes zelda or open world games.
  89. Kirahategod
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    This game looks pretty fresh, but gameplay is poorly balanced. Each weapon is made of literally glass and breaks after 5-15 hits. No matter how you insist about being "openworld rpg" it does not making it better rpg, its only making it more empty, it breaking the flow of the game, and if some games, like skyrim or witcher 3 builded arround this concept wisely, here i feel it a bit empty, aThis game looks pretty fresh, but gameplay is poorly balanced. Each weapon is made of literally glass and breaks after 5-15 hits. No matter how you insist about being "openworld rpg" it does not making it better rpg, its only making it more empty, it breaking the flow of the game, and if some games, like skyrim or witcher 3 builded arround this concept wisely, here i feel it a bit empty, a bit ubisofty if you ask me/ Its good game, but not 10out10 in any way.… Expand
  90. Xeliassame
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    It's an okay game. The world is cool, there's lots of stuff to do, but sadly there's too many things interrupting you from playing the game (limited stamina, weapon made of glass, constantly having to faf through the menus.) And while the puzzle are fun, they feel extremely out of touch with the rest of the universe, confined in very one-tone mini dungeons, while the rest of the game seemsIt's an okay game. The world is cool, there's lots of stuff to do, but sadly there's too many things interrupting you from playing the game (limited stamina, weapon made of glass, constantly having to faf through the menus.) And while the puzzle are fun, they feel extremely out of touch with the rest of the universe, confined in very one-tone mini dungeons, while the rest of the game seems to ignore the fact that this is a zelda game.… Expand
  91. zQuestzzz
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    I am mad.Do you know why? It's because some stupid idiots are giving this game 0-3/10 which is simply not true and it's making the score go down like why does sony fan boys have to bash on this so hard that it makes the scores go down? It's not fair at all.

    Anyway this game does not deserve a 10. No game is perfect but this game in my opinion deserves a 9.-10 but not 10. It's my    I am mad.Do you know why? It's because some stupid idiots are giving this game 0-3/10 which is simply not true and it's making the score go down like why does sony fan boys have to bash on this so hard that it makes the scores go down? It's not fair at all.

    Anyway this game does not deserve a 10. No game is perfect but this game in my opinion deserves a 9.-10 but not 10.
    It's my favourite Zelda game beating Majora's mask and it's a epic open world game and that means it is amazing if it beats one of my all time Zelda games.
    This game is worth the buy and there is a bit of lag on the Wii u version but most of it is gone on the Nintendo switch.
    This game is definitely worth a buy.    … Expand
  92. Masterplanner64
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Most fun shield surfing and catching bugs and cooking ever. The negative reviews are from bland boring haters that never actually played the game 0/10 is not a review it's a cry for help. This game deserve every 10/10 it gets for what it acheives in making open world games fun again. It's big enough to shame most MMORPG games and full of true exploration and challenges you in variousMost fun shield surfing and catching bugs and cooking ever. The negative reviews are from bland boring haters that never actually played the game 0/10 is not a review it's a cry for help. This game deserve every 10/10 it gets for what it acheives in making open world games fun again. It's big enough to shame most MMORPG games and full of true exploration and challenges you in various ways most games nowadays forget. It truly a revolutionary peice of software not only for Nintendo but for the entire gaming industry.… Expand
  93. RamboDash
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I didn't feel qualified to do a review until I was well versed in this game. I'm 96 hours in. I've done almost everything but the final boss. Here's my take.

    The combat is well done, extremely difficult game for the first 20 hours (went straight to gerudo). Fairy fountains, shrines & main quest can keep you busy AND ENTERTAINED for dozens of hours. I have yet to get honestly bored of    I didn't feel qualified to do a review until I was well versed in this game. I'm 96 hours in. I've done almost everything but the final boss. Here's my take.

    The combat is well done, extremely difficult game for the first 20 hours (went straight to gerudo). Fairy fountains, shrines & main quest can keep you busy AND ENTERTAINED for dozens of hours. I have yet to get honestly bored of this game. Excellent music, minimalistic.

    Bad: fps can drop on wiiu, difficulty.

    This DOES deserve 9-10.    … Expand
  94. schrudernelson
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    It's definitely not the "best Zelda ever." Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and A Link to the Past are on another level. This game is pretty amazing though. The world they created vast and full of life. However, they really sacrificed the story of the game in order to deliver the non linear experience. I do find it cool that you can travel to any part of the world that you can see. TheIt's definitely not the "best Zelda ever." Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and A Link to the Past are on another level. This game is pretty amazing though. The world they created vast and full of life. However, they really sacrificed the story of the game in order to deliver the non linear experience. I do find it cool that you can travel to any part of the world that you can see. The shrines provide cool and fun puzzles that will keep you entertained. I am bummed that they got rid of themed dungeons though. I play in hand held mode so I haven't noticed any frame drops. I have heard that they can get pretty bad in TV mode. All in all, I'd say it's a great adventure that will provide you with hours of content. I've logged over 50 so far and I've only beat two "dungeons."… Expand
  95. TheRubberGuy
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Great art style, similar to Skyward Sword (which I loved). The gameplay breathes new life into the series, which I hope will be returning in at least some future installments. While this game has a massive open world, it has so much to do, which is better than what Wind Waker did. In that game I could sail for a few minutes with nothing happening. This is probably the second best ZeldaGreat art style, similar to Skyward Sword (which I loved). The gameplay breathes new life into the series, which I hope will be returning in at least some future installments. While this game has a massive open world, it has so much to do, which is better than what Wind Waker did. In that game I could sail for a few minutes with nothing happening. This is probably the second best Zelda game in terms of story, which is amazing, since it is extremely hard to have both a good story and a massive open world. The memory system helps with this, as it adds whole new dimensions to the characters we see over the course of the game.… Expand
  96. keyofnight
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is a work of art—it has an understated beauty that is missing from many high-budget games. There is so much to appreciate in this game: the simple piano score that doesn't play in moments of reflection, the way Link moves through the grass (and the grass gives way), the impermanence of most equipment, the way the ruinated architecture in this game tells the story ofBreath of the Wild is a work of art—it has an understated beauty that is missing from many high-budget games. There is so much to appreciate in this game: the simple piano score that doesn't play in moments of reflection, the way Link moves through the grass (and the grass gives way), the impermanence of most equipment, the way the ruinated architecture in this game tells the story of Hyrule as you explore it, the way you discover new ways to die around every corner, the way they use empty space to give you the impression that Hyrule is a real place (a stark departure from previous Zelda games), the slow and thoughtful pacing of the narrative… it's all captivating.

    The geeky, min-maxing, gamers out there will go on and on about frame rates, textures, and "recycled characters." (I guess every Zelda / Mario game is guilty of this lattermost complaint, and I wonder why people still play Tetris.) For them, a game is only as good as its (technical) performance, artificial novelty, and edginess (—notice how Link doesn't do backflips and parkour every time he swings a sword). That's fine. These kinds of people have been complaining about Zelda for a very long time, and most of them want to play a game to (re)affirm their adulthood. I, however, would much rather play a well-crafted game than a benchmarking suite that moonlights as a game.    … Expand
  97. Benhd08
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Can't stop playing it. There is so much to do it is nuts!! You plan something out like " Ok, I see that tower in the distance, lets go get that now." and 3 hours later you find yourself 10 shrines in, doing side quests, and catching that awesome Black and orange horse that seems impossible to tame, without even touching the tower.
    Yes this game has some flaws.
    -Frame rate is great most    Can't stop playing it. There is so much to do it is nuts!! You plan something out like " Ok, I see that tower in the distance, lets go get that now." and 3 hours later you find yourself 10 shrines in, doing side quests, and catching that awesome Black and orange horse that seems impossible to tame, without even touching the tower.
    Yes this game has some flaws.
    -Frame rate is great most the time, but does tend to dip down every once in a while.
    -Resolution could be better being 2017.
    -There is a lot of unused space in the game, but I think that adds to the beauty of the game.
    -I do have to say some of the voice acting (En Language) does seem cheesy at times. (I'm probably gonna get ripped a new one for that.)
    **There are probably more, and I'm sure there is, but this is, so far, what I have ran into personally. I haven't watched any spoilers, botw lets plays, or streams, not even a review.**

    -The amount of Pros for this game is too much for me to put on here.
    -The subtle music will give you goosebumps.
    -The quiet landscape gives you a sense of a giant open world.
    -The combat is punishing at times, but with the items that you receive from shrines and chest found in the wilderness, you can go to that camp of Bokoblins that have been destroying earlier and take them out once in for all!!!
    -The shrines test your mind in simple, or seemingly impossible puzzles that make you go "Ooohh I see how I can complete this" after about 5-30 minutes of looking around.
    -The 4 Divine Beasts, with challenging puzzles and Epic rewards. sure there is only 4, but there are also 100 shrines and world bosses, ganon. Not to mention the side quests, collecting materials, picture taking, Korok seeds, mini games, the master sword!!!... I guess what I'm trying to say is that this game has content, and more content on the way.

    I do have to say I am very impressed by this game, and look forward to more adventure, and upcoming content.    … Expand
  98. herukun
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    It's a fantastic game. Exploration is captivating and actually better done than most current-gen open world games. Shrines offer a good variety of short puzzles that keep the gameplay engaging and not a long slog like some previous Zelda dungeons (lolwatertemple).

    However, if exploration and open world are not your thing, I would reluctantly advise you to purchase another game. While    It's a fantastic game. Exploration is captivating and actually better done than most current-gen open world games. Shrines offer a good variety of short puzzles that keep the gameplay engaging and not a long slog like some previous Zelda dungeons (lolwatertemple).

    However, if exploration and open world are not your thing, I would reluctantly advise you to purchase another game. While the games absolutely nails those aspects, there are a few things the game fell short for me in other departments.

    Combat: I see the merits and the frustrations of having durability on weapons. It forces variety in combat styles and gives more reason to explore and discover new weapons. However, new players might find the system off-putting, as the durability system constantly breaks low level weapons (you might get a few hit on an enemy before the weapon breaks, no joke). While this improves as your progress through the game, it still felt like there wasn't enough room for the weapons I found. The limited weapon space + high turnover rate of weapons can be frustrating at times. When it comes to actual combat, there are many different ways to tackle enemies. Throw bombs? Wait until they fall asleep? Shoot a fire arrow at that explosive barrel? Use magnises to drop a heavy boulder on them? The game allows for a variety of possibilities, and it's rather refreshing. However, when it comes to using weapons, the controls can feel unresponsive. Perhaps I have been spoiled by SoulsBorne, Bayonetta, DMC, and other hack n' slash/action rpgs, but the sword/stick/whatever combat feels archaic, for lack of better terms. Only one input to attack, and dodging is limited to running and blocking and ..well that's about it. See, while you can sidestep and backflip, the controls are unresponsive at times and the animation is s l o w. also, it's almost as though link backflips in place. He doesn't go anywhere. You're still going to get hit. I would've much rather had the rolls from the other zelda games than jump. I understand the jump is used for climbing walls, but you could substitute the roll with a "grab/latch" input when near a climbable wall.
    tl;dr close range combat feels clunky and unresponsive.

    Story: this is probably the most subjective thing, so I'll keep it short. The story wasn't bad, but it wasn't very captivating. There wasn't much of a sense of fulfillment or achievement in progressing through the story and completing the few dungeons the game has to offer. Compared to previous Zeldas, I found the narrative lacking.

    Progression: In BoTW, you progress at your own pace. This is both fantastic and disappointing, depending on how you look at it. In modern day gaming, people seem to think linearity in games is bad. I feel that this is true in some titles, but Zelda has always handled this well. Completing dungeons gave a sense of accomplishment in previous Zelda titles because of the tools and weapons you would acquire that would allow you to advance to the next segment of the game, and allowed for more variety in puzzles. In BoTW, there are no tools to be acquired for progression. You want to fight Ganon immediately? You can! You don't want to do that dungeon/shrine? Then don't! This freedom is liberating to an extent, but then as you play, you begin to question: what's the point of exploring this mountain? To get to the top and find a korok seed I don't care about? To find a weapon that'll break while fighting some enemies shortly after? The excitement of exploration wears off after a while, and when that's gone, this game has little else to offer.

    In the end, this game is definitely worth buying and playing through the end. However, it does have it's flaws and at times I wonder; This game is amazing, but is it an amazing ZELDA game? Because there were many times playing this where I actually forgot I was playing a Zelda game. Take what you will with that information.    … Expand
  99. Slingblade1170
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Wow! I had high expectations and it still exceeded them. I waited a week before giving my opinion on the game and I can honestly say it's in the top 3 games I've ever played. It's beautiful, unique and has a million little details. I love the side quests and working to make my character stronger with every shrine.
  100. Linoex
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Breath of the wild is amazing. If I could rate this even better, I would, because its THAT good. Just get the game, its really really awesome, and you won't even regret spending ANY of your money down to the last penny
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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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