The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. bradward
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    Simply amazing. This game balances exploration, puzzle solving, and combat expertly, and has a decent story to boot. An achievement in gaming, and a must-play for anybody who is looking for an adventure game to sink hundreds of hours into.
  2. salmansohail_
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is exhilarating and beautiful, its cell shaded graphics work incredibly well for it. The open world is detailed and amazing. Nintendo's first game on the NS is extremely close to a masterpiece. The story is unique and goes deep. The characters are incredible and have a lot of depth. The open world has endless opportunity. Only con is frame-rate dips low sometimes.Breath of the Wild is exhilarating and beautiful, its cell shaded graphics work incredibly well for it. The open world is detailed and amazing. Nintendo's first game on the NS is extremely close to a masterpiece. The story is unique and goes deep. The characters are incredible and have a lot of depth. The open world has endless opportunity. Only con is frame-rate dips low sometimes.

    Verdict: 9.4/10    … Expand
  3. iamevilhomer
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    I never give perfect 10's. That being said this game is about a 9.7 or 9.8 lol. It really is. I haven't even played it yet to be honest so don't take my review seriously. I have however seen plenty of reviews and seen lots of game play. Enough to say that well... It's been a long time since a console launched with a game that rivals the likes of halo ce, metroid prime, chrono trigger, andI never give perfect 10's. That being said this game is about a 9.7 or 9.8 lol. It really is. I haven't even played it yet to be honest so don't take my review seriously. I have however seen plenty of reviews and seen lots of game play. Enough to say that well... It's been a long time since a console launched with a game that rivals the likes of halo ce, metroid prime, chrono trigger, and ocarina of time. A game like this goes down in history as a time less classic.

    So call me names for giving a score to a game I haven't played yet but hey... I been a gamer for almost 30 years and my instincts and research prove that this game is great and will probably win game of the year.

    I will admit that playing the game would give me a more in depth idea of the games quality but hey... Research and gameplay videos give you a good enough idea... A good enough idea to know if the game is bad, mediocre, good, or great and clearly this one is great.

    So you can hate on me for scoring the game high without even playing it but please don't. Not when there are xbox, pc, and playstation fans giving it 0/10 scores. Those are the real unreasonable jerks. I'm a ps2 fan and don't care for the ps3 and ps4 but you don't see me bashing last of us... I know last of us is a great game...

    It just saddens me to see that fanboys can rage so hard and bash something so hard just because the reviews are good and that nintendo isn't all about multiplayer online only trash like over watch and cod. Multiplayer online gaming is pretty much dead anyways. Lag, cheaters, betrayers, trollers, gankers, unbalanced crap, nube friendly games, extra expenses, micro transactions etc etc... Games like Botw don't have anything to do with that crap and deliver what gamers truly need and want deep down. A fun single player game that you will remember forever.

    So like I said... Don't take this review too seriously. Hell... don't take any review seriously lol. But please ignore the red scores on this site. They are clearly just trying to make nintendo look bad because they have some sort of blind hatred for nintendo which is stupid because nintendo has screwed over gamers financially far less than pc, playstation, and xbox. Morons...

    Glad to see a console launch with a must have game. Nintendo hasn't done this since the N64 with Super mario 64. Glad to see it at 98% from the critic reviews. Games like Witcher 3, Doom, Blood born, and this don't screw the customer over with micro transactions. You wont see buying hearts for 5 dollars a piece in this game lol. More games like this need to exist and less games like over watch. I know over watch can be fun but it does so much to poop on the customer in exchange. Botw on the other hand does next to nothing to mess with the customer financially and offers a experience you wont get anywhere... Especially not in a generic online shooter.    … Expand
  4. MarceloBuenoRJ
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não joguei ainda ,mas tudo que vi achei ótimo , dei nota 9 apenas porque acho nenhum jogo é perfeito ,esperando o preço baixar pra poder jogar essa maravilha de jogo. Uma pena que a Nintendo abandonou meu país e n temos o jogo localizado em português ,lamentável!… Expand
  5. Vpupkinv
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    This is a good a game. But not 10 out of 10, because it has flaws in its core mechanics.

    We all know what this game is good for. So I'll share what it is bad for:
    First and foremost - weapon destruction and inability to repair them.
    Second - boring bossfights and very mediocre boss designs.
  6. LonixoESP
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Great game, one of the best zelda i've ever played. The only problem that i have with it is that the optimization on the wiiu, its just a little bit bad, but it ok
  7. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Que decir... es un imprescindible. No he jugado muchos celdas... Windwaker, Link to the past, Breath, Link between worlds y links awakening NS. Pero este a mi modesta opinion da un salto a lo moderno impecable. Gran juego la verdad.
  8. moncikoma
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    9/10 i never played zelda since Nintendo... this is my 2nd time..
    and im in love with the world, visual, and exploration.. i hate far cry, im bored with sandbox gaming... except horizon and nier.. but this zelda seems to fit quite well with me..

    its almost the same with Xenoblade X but with more detail on the world..
  9. Ishi123
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    As close to perfect as any Zelda game has come. Breath of the Wild is what open world games should be; a vast expanse in which your skill ceiling is the only limit, able to go anywhere and everywhere right from the outset, and packed to the brim with things to do and see and explore without feeling stale and empty like the likes of Skyrim. No moment in this game is boring, and the freedomAs close to perfect as any Zelda game has come. Breath of the Wild is what open world games should be; a vast expanse in which your skill ceiling is the only limit, able to go anywhere and everywhere right from the outset, and packed to the brim with things to do and see and explore without feeling stale and empty like the likes of Skyrim. No moment in this game is boring, and the freedom the game affords you is limitless.

    I only have a few gripes about the game and they're minor. I wish that we had more actual dungeons in the same vein as the old Zeldas. As it is, we get 120 mini-dungeons that are just a sequence of puzzles and 5 main dungeons, the last of which is probably one of the coolest of any Zelda dungeon, though the other 4 don't feel as grand and expansive as the older dungeons. The lack of things to do after you've completed the main game and have done all the shrines and all the sidequests makes the world feel much smaller than it actually is once you know where everything is, and a New Game Plus mode wouldn't go amiss, or at least the ability to make a new game without having to make an entirely separate Switch profile. Whatever happened to the three save slots you get in the older games?

    In any case, I had an absolute blast with Breath of the Wild, being my first Zelda game since the ye olde days of Twilight Princess on the Gamecube, and now that I actually truly own my own Nintendo console, I'm hyped up for the sequel, which I'm willing to bet will earn the last point that its predecessor barely misses.    … Expand
  10. destinyfan1
    Nov 5, 2017
    9
    So yeah, last week i bought a nintendo switch , this game and fire enblem warriors
    This game is amazing so far it brings the best nintendo switch graphics to the table with a stunning but sometimes repetitive world.
    The combat is good that in my opinion doesn't get old But then there's the amazing story and dialogs what makes this game so great I also think the camera could have been    So yeah, last week i bought a nintendo switch , this game and fire enblem warriors
    This game is amazing so far it brings the best nintendo switch graphics to the table with a stunning but sometimes repetitive world.
    The combat is good that in my opinion doesn't get old
    But then there's the amazing story and dialogs what makes this game so great
    I also think the camera could have been better if you fight multiple enemies but overall its great
    There's also a lot of content that keep you up for weeks
    And that you can take this game to an airplane is just the tomato sauce on the spaghetti
    A must buy    … Expand
  11. EmirKhorasani
    Sep 2, 2017
    9
    There are so many "oh cool" moments. Its a lot of fun. The story is shallow and lacking which is a shame considering the lore they have to work with. Hopefully the expansion pass will add a lot of gameplay.
  12. likevin96
    Jun 23, 2017
    9
    Completion: 100% Dungeons, 100% Memories, 79% Shrines, True Ending

    Pros: - The open world is truly free. Climbing in this game is one of the most enjoyable mechanics I have ever experienced. Exploration is rewarding and genuinely surprising. The upgrades dovetail perfectly with these factors, creating a gameplay loop that doesn't let up and continues to be exhilarating. The freedom    Completion: 100% Dungeons, 100% Memories, 79% Shrines, True Ending

    Pros:
    - The open world is truly free. Climbing in this game is one of the most enjoyable mechanics I have ever experienced. Exploration is rewarding and genuinely surprising. The upgrades dovetail perfectly with these factors, creating a gameplay loop that doesn't let up and continues to be exhilarating. The freedom to truly go anywhere never gets old. This is, without a doubt, the greatest open world game I have ever played.
    - The dungeons are a blast despite being on the short side.
    - Only game I have played that does weapon durability right. The entire battle system is centered around this mechanic and thus it feels organic to switch in and out of your arsenal.
    - Shrines are fun and inventive. There are a few that truly push you to the limits of your abilities.
    - Measured and impactful economy that makes every resource count.
    - Beautiful art style that impresses despite technical limitations.

    Cons:
    - The late game becomes a bit of a grind. Acquiring more materials can be tedious, combat becomes unnecessary, and rewards no longer invite excitement.
    - English voice acting is not great. Most egregiously, Zelda's VA simply does not match her character
    - The story lacked impact and by its very nature felt disjointed. I was unable to develop a significant emotional connection to any of the characters.
    - It rains WAY WAY too much. Incredibly annoying mechanic that will occasionally halt progress and gameplay entirely.
    - Bosses are uncreative and the same tricks will generally work on every single enemy in the game
    - Significant and noticeable frame rate dips. Although this was patched, occasional issues persist.

    I played this game for over 70 hours and I was not bored for a moment of it. That's the highest praise I can offer for any title.

    Final Score: 9.4    … Expand
  13. BoomaTron23
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    This is a game that will be remembered for changing a lot of norms in the Zelda franchise like the dungeons and the world this is an incredible game with good gameplay that will keep you interested for a long time the problems are that the frame rate will go down in certain areas and that even after you get all the shrines and korok seeds in the game it might become boring and you mightThis is a game that will be remembered for changing a lot of norms in the Zelda franchise like the dungeons and the world this is an incredible game with good gameplay that will keep you interested for a long time the problems are that the frame rate will go down in certain areas and that even after you get all the shrines and korok seeds in the game it might become boring and you might lose interest but when you start to the moment you decide to stop i can guarantee it will be an amazing experience… Expand
  14. weskergamer
    Apr 15, 2018
    9
    Es uno delos mejores juegos q ha salido en los ultimos tiempos pero no es perfecto. Los errores de framerate en verdad no me importa pero lo q de verdad hace q este no sea el mejor zelda de la historia es q le falta epikicidad, es super epico este juego pero comparado con otros juegos tiene 0. Para mi o q combierte epico un zelda son los jefes, la historia, las mazmorras y los personajes.Es uno delos mejores juegos q ha salido en los ultimos tiempos pero no es perfecto. Los errores de framerate en verdad no me importa pero lo q de verdad hace q este no sea el mejor zelda de la historia es q le falta epikicidad, es super epico este juego pero comparado con otros juegos tiene 0. Para mi o q combierte epico un zelda son los jefes, la historia, las mazmorras y los personajes. Y lo siento pero todos los zeldas anteriores le ganan a este en jefes, mazmorras y historia. en personajes no porq los campeones son los putos amos. a pesar de q lo he criticado fuerte en ese sentido, sigue siendo el mejorjuego q he jugado en los ultimos anos, es el primer mundo abierto q juego y me facino, las fisicas son supergeniales nunk antes vistas en ningun otro juego, al menos yo, su diseno grafico, hyrule se ve super hermoso, super largo, in monton de coleccionables y misiones secundarias q hacer. Es el juego de un solomultijugador q mas horas es jugado y sigo sin aburrirme de el. uper recomendados para fans de zeldo y no fans de zelda, para fans de nintendo y para no fans de nintendo.… Expand
  15. Draconell
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    I love this game, but there is one thing that is realy bad in it- freezes. Yes, when theres is a lot of grass and many trees, game start to freeze just for a second, but freeeze
  16. PythonHaunter
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    We have to be honest about Breath of The Wild, as a game, its just incredible and very well made, but as a Zelda game, it fails, and it does very bad. We all know that the developers wanted this game to be an experience more like the original The Legend of Zelda for the NES, but over the years, the fans would expect something more like we waited for years, an experience with a lot ofWe have to be honest about Breath of The Wild, as a game, its just incredible and very well made, but as a Zelda game, it fails, and it does very bad. We all know that the developers wanted this game to be an experience more like the original The Legend of Zelda for the NES, but over the years, the fans would expect something more like we waited for years, an experience with a lot of dungeons, history and memorable characters, something we didnt really got it here. Despite all of this, Breath of The Wild is an awesome game, i really cant complain about it much.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. Jozeph
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    Amazing in every way... Nintendo have brought back the Zelda magic from old. A must have for Nintendo/Zelda Fans. The art work and open world is just what the franchise needed to revitalise the appeal for long time Zelda players. Hats off to Nintendo. I find it hard to believe that some people on here feel the need to give it a 0... Obviously just trolls trying to bring the score down... tut tut
  19. Atherpey
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Despues de algunas horas de probarlo, el juego engancha mucho te da ganas de seguir explorando y ver que puedes encontrar, el sistema de combate es muy intuitivo, y las fisicas hasta ahora son realmente buenas ya que cualquier cosas en el ambiente te puede ayudar a resolver o volverte mas dificil las incognitas, aunque probando el juego en el dock he tenido unas liveras caidas de fps, peroDespues de algunas horas de probarlo, el juego engancha mucho te da ganas de seguir explorando y ver que puedes encontrar, el sistema de combate es muy intuitivo, y las fisicas hasta ahora son realmente buenas ya que cualquier cosas en el ambiente te puede ayudar a resolver o volverte mas dificil las incognitas, aunque probando el juego en el dock he tenido unas liveras caidas de fps, pero en modo portatil funciona muy bien incluso se ve aun mejor en ella que en tv, los colores muy vivos y el estilo artistico es bello, sin duda el juego cumple lo que promete incluso lo supera, no le pongo un 10 porque no existe la perfeccion, sin mas que decir no importa de que plataforma seas, un juego de estas caracteristicas alegra a cualquiera viendo que la industra de los videojuegos entrega juegazos como este y muchos otros de la competencia.
    PD: Lastimosamente nunca falta los que ponen nota de 0 simplemente por odio hacia el juego (lease la reviews de los que ponen 0 y se daran cuenta el porque), es una pena gente asi, no son verdaderos gamer's, destruyen esta maravillosa industria como son los videojuegos.    … Expand
  20. plop40
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Pretty good game, awesome graphics fon an hybrid console. Never played a 3d Zelda game (only Four swords in Nintendo ds). Awesome gameplay and a lots of secrets to be found, I've been playing around 7 hours now and i really enjoyed the game, i Scored(?) 9 because there's a small FPs drop in Kakariko Village, when Nintendo releases an update to fix that I'll change my review to 10 cause itPretty good game, awesome graphics fon an hybrid console. Never played a 3d Zelda game (only Four swords in Nintendo ds). Awesome gameplay and a lots of secrets to be found, I've been playing around 7 hours now and i really enjoyed the game, i Scored(?) 9 because there's a small FPs drop in Kakariko Village, when Nintendo releases an update to fix that I'll change my review to 10 cause it deserves it :)

    PD: i speak spanish, you will see some mistakes in gramma or words :).
    PD2: I've to check the "spelling" twice for your understanding
    Thanks for reading

    ~plop    … Expand
  21. chamainu
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    Soundtrack ✔️ ✔️
    Gameplay Mechanics ✔️ ✔️
    Beautiful Artstyle✔️ ✔️
    Story ✔️ ✔️

    Llevo 5 horas y no puedo salir de la segunda zona.. hay demasiadas cosas que hacer y explorar. Simplemente maravilloso.
  22. Madponiez
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Skyrim + Dark Souls + Zelda = Breath of the wild.
    It feels new, it feels great, it's great. It's not perfect, but it's great.
    The framerate feels constant enough, the game is beautiful, it plays really well.
  23. Crysawn
    Jul 27, 2021
    9
    Absolutely amazing. Story is rich, the gameplay can go from relaxed to extremely difficult in a matter of seconds, and the graphical achievement is beyond words. This is a masterpiece, however I miss the old dungeon design, for that, I give it a 9/10
  24. driscoll42
    Sep 3, 2017
    9
    Open World Zelda, a concept that actually is a natural extension of the series but for the first time done and it's amazing. Gone are the linear dungeons unlocking items to progress further in the game. You want to fight Ganon in the first half hour? Go for it. You want to spend 200 hours exploring every side quest, nook and crany? Go for it.

    The core concept is the same tried and true    Open World Zelda, a concept that actually is a natural extension of the series but for the first time done and it's amazing. Gone are the linear dungeons unlocking items to progress further in the game. You want to fight Ganon in the first half hour? Go for it. You want to spend 200 hours exploring every side quest, nook and crany? Go for it.

    The core concept is the same tried and true story, Ganon has conquered Hyrule, and it's up to Link to rescue the Princess and Kingdom. However this time, Link lost 100 years before, and now he needs to save the kingdom he didn't before. Honestly the story itself is only... good, not amazing. It's nothing truly new. But no one ever really played Zelda for the story alone.

    What makes the game amazing is everything else. A brilliant starting area, the "Great Plateau" which naturally teaches you the core mechanics you'll use in the rest of the game. Instead of just one weapon, one or two sets of armor you use throughout the whole game, you hvae a plethora of armors which grant you better climbing, stealth, defense, attack, swimming, cold or heat resistance. Weapons which have different strength, two handed, one handed, set things on fire, freeze them, shock them, etc... You'll never use just one weapon or armor forever. Of course a huge part of this is the durability system which makes your weapons break after a while. A clever is often annoying system, but a good way to handle it.

    Probably the best part of the game is exploring, and discovering shrines. The world has everything from artic wastes to deserts and forests, mountains (you will be climbing, all the time), people everywhere with stories and side quests. But most of all you'll be hunting for shrines, mini dungeons, more puzzles than dungeons, to test your skills and unlock extra hearts or stamina. There's 120... and each one is worth searching for.

    All in all, this is probably the best Zelda game ever, and is a system seller. I played this every day for a couple months on my work train commute, which made it so much more enjoyable. Even though I put over 60 hours in the game I'm looking forward to a chance to play some more of the story DLC (though just doing all the various side quests doesn't entice me as much)    … Expand
  25. shihrux
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    for me this zeda is the third best of saga.The world is pure magic and new features enhance the experience.
    Nevertheless the music ,the variability of npc and the possible dlc have reduced the content of the game.
  26. imobvslykickass
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    FacePalm at the 'reviewers' giving this game a low score after playing it for an hour. The game is absolutely immense. The surprises keep the experience fresh. There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to gameplay, which is a good thing. Stop crying that the game is too hard or there isn't enough voice acting. Its a Zelda game. This was also released on the best handheld consoleFacePalm at the 'reviewers' giving this game a low score after playing it for an hour. The game is absolutely immense. The surprises keep the experience fresh. There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to gameplay, which is a good thing. Stop crying that the game is too hard or there isn't enough voice acting. Its a Zelda game. This was also released on the best handheld console ever made, so, there's that.

    I'm jus keepin it real with you guys.

    Oh and look how the user score goes back up the longer the game is out. Interesting development....

    Instant classic.    … Expand
  27. Nephrited
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    I'm now about 18 hours into BotW and thus far it's worth every piece of the praise it's been given by reviewers. An excellent world, possibly the first time I've ever played an open world game where the open nature has been truly positive, interesting puzzles (the Zelda element), and new gameplay from a series I had previously thought to be getting stale. An incredible comeback from theI'm now about 18 hours into BotW and thus far it's worth every piece of the praise it's been given by reviewers. An excellent world, possibly the first time I've ever played an open world game where the open nature has been truly positive, interesting puzzles (the Zelda element), and new gameplay from a series I had previously thought to be getting stale. An incredible comeback from the mixed bag that was Skyward Sword.

    The only negative I've found so far, and what's preventing this game from being a solid 10 is the lack of music in the game - the ambient noise of the world is gorgeous, but I miss the orchestral backing of Twilight Princess.

    Should my opinions on the game change by the time I complete it, I'll be back, but assuming this hasn't been edited by the time you read it, I can only recommend this game.    … Expand
  28. QuantumPelican
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    Firstly, I'll start by addressing some complaints I've seen in negative reviews of this game:

    "There are no dungeons." Yes there are. There are 4 dungeons, accompanied by a myriad of shrines. "It's too easy/hand-holdy." I'm sort of baffled by this one, and all I can say is that is that the people saying this must not have engaged in any exploration whatsoever. A lot of the    Firstly, I'll start by addressing some complaints I've seen in negative reviews of this game:

    "There are no dungeons."
    Yes there are. There are 4 dungeons, accompanied by a myriad of shrines.

    "It's too easy/hand-holdy."
    I'm sort of baffled by this one, and all I can say is that is that the people saying this must not have engaged in any exploration whatsoever. A lot of the main-quest and areas around towns, etc. contain relatively easy puzzles and fights, but if you take the time to leave the beaten trail, you'll probably come across a fair challenge pretty quickly. Reviewers who specifically mention hand-holdiness have clearly not played nearly enough of the game to piece together an educated review.

    "The music sucks."
    A quick read through of comments in this vein shows that the actual meaning behind this criticism is that the music is different. Music plays a different role in this game than it does in previous titles. Here, it gives the game a bit of flavour and atmosphere rather than blasting the player with overt, repeating musical themes. It's fine to not like the music in this game, but it's useful to note that a thorough playthrough of this game will be far longer than the typical 20-40 hours of previous 3D Zelda titles. It's likely, given enough play time, that catchy, repetitive themes in the context of this game would end up being incredibly grating. As it is, there is a clear emphasis on the environments here and the use of music to simply enhance the mood set by the environmental sounds works extremely well (plus there are some really great musical moments where music is present).

    "There's nothing to do."
    There are over 100 shrines to discover, a bunch of sidequests if you look in the right places, over 300 unique photos to take in-game, and a number of diverse and engaging areas to explore. I'll concede that if you don't enjoy exploration, this game isn't for you.

    "It looks terrible."
    It doesn't have the best graphics on a technical level. It's low-res by modern standards, with some pop-in and frame drops, and it could do with a bit of anti-aliasing, but the game's art style stands out from its technical limitations, as was the case in The Wind Waker, and even Skyward Sword to some extent. The frame drops are a a fair complaint, however I haven't found this factor to have any effect on gameplay since they mainly occur in places with a lot of NPCs, which tend to be less timing-sensitive areas. They do occur in forested areas quite a lot, but this isn't an online FPS, and not every frame is critical in combat, to be brutally honest. It's a valid complaint, but I don't think it's a big enough issue to make this particular game less enjoyable by any significant measure.

    That's pretty much every complaint I care to cover. Now for some reasons to like this game, rather than reasons to simply not hate it.

    1. Combat/Gameplay
    The enemies in this game vary significantly in difficulty. Some are extremely easy to beat, and areas of the game that have high proportions of these enemies can begin to feel a bit too easy after a while, but what's interesting is that the combat never gets boring. The combat in this game requires a lot more strategy to deal with than in previous titles and keeps you on your feet since dodging becomes a really important aspect of swordplay. Coming off a 40 hour play-through of Twilight Princess HD, this a breath of fresh air to me as enemies have different attack styles that require adaptive strategies, unlike in Twilight Princess, and these strategies are often based around your fundamental moveset rather than gimmicky items and gameplay mechanics (I'm looking at you, Skyward Sword).
    Speaking of which, the basic controls are surprisingly deep for a game of this nature. Hours in, I was still learning new things about the controls. It could be argued that the game not teaching this to you from the outset is poor design, but in my experience, these elements are unnecessary for the progression of the game, and I'd argue that it's a plus that the early game doesn't get bogged down in tutorials or hint panels.

    2. Shrines
    The shrines can be divided into two categories: Combat and puzzles. The puzzle shrines have a wonderful amount of diversity, though they are not all particularly challenging. As stated above, the more isolated or out of the way a shrine is, the more likely it is to pose a challenge. The combat shrines are pretty homogeneous, but a lot of them pose a really great challenge, taking the aforementioned combat mechanics to their limits. Some of these shrines feel like dedicated boss arenas, and it's a lot of fun to employ all the strategies you've accumulated up to these shrines in defeating their enemies.

    3. There's a great sense of progression in this game, even without an experience or leveling system.

    4. I have reached my character limit. The game is great.    … Expand
  29. SMBA
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    The game looks great, perfect graphics, perfect gameplay, good story, is one of the best in the series probably in the top 3, but not the best of the franchise
  30. Robed_Joe
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    First of all, ignore the trolls that are running amok trying to lower the rating score of the game for whatever reason.

    Anyways, this has been one of the best Zelda games since Link to the Past. It feels like Nintendo peeked out their windows and saw the progress and concepts used by other open-world games. Then they took the concepts they liked, went back to Zelda's roots, and added in    First of all, ignore the trolls that are running amok trying to lower the rating score of the game for whatever reason.

    Anyways, this has been one of the best Zelda games since Link to the Past. It feels like Nintendo peeked out their windows and saw the progress and concepts used by other open-world games. Then they took the concepts they liked, went back to Zelda's roots, and added in their Nintendo magic to breathe new life to the standard 3-D Zelda formula. There are a few cons like minor frame-rate drops around tall grass, but overall the game has so far offered great story, gameplay, and music.    … Expand
  31. MorseMoose
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    It has been nearly 10 years since I've purchased a video game system but something about the Switch got be to get back into gaming. A part of that was the openness of Zelda. I had played a few Zelda games but never on my own system with my own copy so "nostalgia" doesn't play a factor here. But after three days of nearly non-stop playing, I can be assured that it was well worth theIt has been nearly 10 years since I've purchased a video game system but something about the Switch got be to get back into gaming. A part of that was the openness of Zelda. I had played a few Zelda games but never on my own system with my own copy so "nostalgia" doesn't play a factor here. But after three days of nearly non-stop playing, I can be assured that it was well worth the price. After many hours spent playing Skyrim, I was worried that this would feel too similar or to childish compared to that but my worries were for nothing. It's huge...it's epic...there's non-stop stories. The only thing that it lacks is in the graphical front. While the scenery has a look of what should be beauty (and at times, does look nice), it lacks a bit - especially when a lot is happening. But, it's totally worth it and the gameplay is nice - even on a slightly weird controller.… Expand
  32. jimjim101
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    A great open world game with a lot of the charm that was missing from many of the earlier titles. The main downsides are typical of open world games: you can be unsure what to do next, and it's very easy to find the hardest possible solution to a problem. There's also one very specific shortcoming: it doesn't tell you how to cook, and there's no contextual option to do so. Part of the wayA great open world game with a lot of the charm that was missing from many of the earlier titles. The main downsides are typical of open world games: you can be unsure what to do next, and it's very easy to find the hardest possible solution to a problem. There's also one very specific shortcoming: it doesn't tell you how to cook, and there's no contextual option to do so. Part of the way it wins its charm back, though, is by not telling you how to progress, so when you do something there's genuinely a feeling that you're having an adventure rather than being along for the ride.

    Skyrimming is pretty streamlined - Link specifically can climb (as well as jump!) so if you want to go up a mountain it's generally just a matter of finding a good route. The cooking brings a surprisingly down-to-earth element to the survival gameplay; it's almost a shame that there's no more complexity to it than selecting the ingredients. The world feels appropriately sized and reasonably populated.

    The general structure is a lot looser than other Zelda games, with a large number of one-or-two-room shrines replacing a small number of dungeons (this works a bit better for pacing as the puzzle-solving is in short bursts interspersed in the other gameplay). The setting is fairly standard Zelda faire, just a bit more large-scale and more actively backward-looking than usual. Graphics are fairly nice cell-shaded-ish, the music ranges from epic to disconcertingly like a bad ringtone - although the variety helps hint what's going on at the time. The gameplay gimmicks include normal open world tricks (detecting nearby things, fast travel, fancy maps) and a handful of powers/weapons acquired through a relatively traditional big-chest-like process very early in the game. All other weapons as you'd expect from Zelda games are found in random chests or pop out from defeated enemies - because they all have durability and eventually break, possibly with a couple of exceptions.

    In short: it's quite the adventure.    … Expand
  33. Kyomiku
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    Quite literally the best Open World game I have ever played. Captures all of the great things about the Zelda series while still breaking it's linear past and opening up to a broader audience, all still while maintaining an amazing gaming experience for all. It would have been a 10/10 if not for the gyroscope controls in a very small amount of shrines not being optional. All in all anQuite literally the best Open World game I have ever played. Captures all of the great things about the Zelda series while still breaking it's linear past and opening up to a broader audience, all still while maintaining an amazing gaming experience for all. It would have been a 10/10 if not for the gyroscope controls in a very small amount of shrines not being optional. All in all an experience to not miss out on.… Expand
  34. Claymore47
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    Honestamente aun no lo he terminado pero es un juego maravilloso, me da mucha lastima que gente que no sabe de vídeo juegos le da un CERO, yo me la paso muy bien con Xbox, PS y Nintendo, aquí cada una tiene lo suyo y hay que saber reconocer cuando un juego es una obra de arte, especialmente cuando estamos saturados de FIFAS, COD que no pasan de ser lo mismo, Yo tengo cada consola que hayHonestamente aun no lo he terminado pero es un juego maravilloso, me da mucha lastima que gente que no sabe de vídeo juegos le da un CERO, yo me la paso muy bien con Xbox, PS y Nintendo, aquí cada una tiene lo suyo y hay que saber reconocer cuando un juego es una obra de arte, especialmente cuando estamos saturados de FIFAS, COD que no pasan de ser lo mismo, Yo tengo cada consola que hay de nueva generación y se de lo que hablo por que me encanta jugar.… Expand
  35. grancesar
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    La tan esperada aventura de Link cumple con creces. Parece mentira que en un cartucho tan pequeño quepa tanta diversión, un mundo gigantesco lleno de vida en el que perderse. Gráficamente no es que sea de última generación pero artísticamente es una obra de arte en movimiento.
  36. ArashiPrime
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    After a weekend with the game I've got to say it has grabbed me more than recent Zelda games. The game is beautiful, and exploration is satisfying and fun. Strongly recommended
  37. MASESOP
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    me paracio bueno, aunque tiene sus bajones de frames y uno que otro detalle, en general te envuelve en todo su mundo te entretiene y eso es lo importante
  38. emilyrileyt
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best Nintendo game since Ocarina Of Time. I am a huge fan of The Legend of Zelda series, and this is certainly no exception! The massive open world, the graphics, the hardened enemies...all whilst still typically being a "Zelda" game you can enjoy: i.e. the puzzles, and the 'fantasy' element, etc.
    The only negatives I can think of would be the stamina bar, and the lack of combat tutorials. I think there is only one place in the game where you get a know-how on how to fight.    … Expand
  39. AlucardWarrior
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Me encanto el juego, su mecánicas de jugar, la diversidad, las cosas que puedes hacer, la exploración y que el mundo se sienta muy vivo, la música es buena pero se extraña a koji, las bajas de Frames le restan mucho a la exp. de juego, no se si podría decir que es lo mejor zelda, pero valió la pena la espera, el mundo me recordó un poco a the witcher por vasto, con misiones secundariasMe encanto el juego, su mecánicas de jugar, la diversidad, las cosas que puedes hacer, la exploración y que el mundo se sienta muy vivo, la música es buena pero se extraña a koji, las bajas de Frames le restan mucho a la exp. de juego, no se si podría decir que es lo mejor zelda, pero valió la pena la espera, el mundo me recordó un poco a the witcher por vasto, con misiones secundarias interesantes.… Expand
  40. Kubinashi
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    This game is big, this game is huge, this game is great!
    I wouldn't compare it to anything like Dragon Age, TES or even The Witcher but I think it's one of the better RPGs in the last months.
    But what is that great that everyone loses their mind? For me it's the big and beautiful world Nintendo has created. Yes, you have to climb on towers to discover the map BUT! where in other RPGs    This game is big, this game is huge, this game is great!
    I wouldn't compare it to anything like Dragon Age, TES or even The Witcher but I think it's one of the better RPGs in the last months.

    But what is that great that everyone loses their mind?
    For me it's the big and beautiful world Nintendo has created. Yes, you have to climb on towers to discover the map BUT! where in other RPGs you get a ton of question marks or points of interest there's in Zelda nothing. Just the map, that's it.
    You have to discover everything for yourself and I like that. If you think that something might be important then you have to go there and manually place a marker at the location.
    You get a tutorial at the beginning, yes but it's just the basics and everything else is just your will to discover the game and the world alike.

    Another point are the graphics. Where some people are disappointed I'm very happy indeed. It's nothing compared to Horizon or The Witcher but the style and the artwork are very beautiful and I don't mind if it's a bit unpolished. Some more AA would have been a good thing but it's totally fine for me.

    The story is well written. The dialogues have no voice over but the cut scenes. I think that even for someone who is new to this franchise that you get a clear picture. They introduce the world, the people and something that happened in past Zelda games very well. Even the German voice over is quite good. One of the best I ever heard.

    What I also like is the difficulty of the game. You have weak NPCs who are just there to be killed but you also have hard hitter quite early in the game. This means that every hit you get could be your possible death.

    If I like this game that much then why is there just a 9 and not a 10?
    Well, it has its flaws.
    The main thing for me is the starting area. You have some tutorials and stuff but you don't have many NPCs. It's kinda boring and when you get out of this zone you just hope that it won't be your entire journey.
    Other than that are very fast breaking weapons. Depending on your weapon it breaks faster or slower but it will break sometime for sure. I think it's a bit too often. On the other hand you find new weapons behind every corner and you can loot everything which monsters have equipped.

    Well that's it. I hope this review was helpful for you.
    Greetings    … Expand
  41. Vivo
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    I've never been a huge fan of the Zelda franchise, but I'm having a blast exploring and playing this game! It feels like a Skyrim Zelda with a bit of Dark Souls mixed in, which is always pretty fun. Personally wasn't a fan of the weapon-breaking mechanic though, but I suppose it could be a pro for others as it does make it feel more like a survival game.

    Don't believe the 0/10 scores    I've never been a huge fan of the Zelda franchise, but I'm having a blast exploring and playing this game! It feels like a Skyrim Zelda with a bit of Dark Souls mixed in, which is always pretty fun. Personally wasn't a fan of the weapon-breaking mechanic though, but I suppose it could be a pro for others as it does make it feel more like a survival game.

    Don't believe the 0/10 scores though, I honestly believe most haven't even played the game. Even saw one that referred to Link as Zelda :/    … Expand
  42. Yakandu
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    So far I played like 15h, this is my first Nintendo (though I am 27yo),, I always played on my PC FullHD 60fps, etc. and to be honest this game is awesome, Nintendos version of The Witcher 3, simplistic yet never boring nor empty. I'm now experiencing the "Zelda fever". It's hype is justified.
  43. Hooliganeyes
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Don't listen to the negative reviews. I'm a pretty big Zelda fan, and have to say this could be one of the best. The game looks amazing, and every time I am about to go do something else, it just sucks you back in. I would of given it a 10, but the frame rate drop is the only thing keeping this from a 10. Hopefully Nintendo will be able to patch this, and if they do its a 10. There are fewDon't listen to the negative reviews. I'm a pretty big Zelda fan, and have to say this could be one of the best. The game looks amazing, and every time I am about to go do something else, it just sucks you back in. I would of given it a 10, but the frame rate drop is the only thing keeping this from a 10. Hopefully Nintendo will be able to patch this, and if they do its a 10. There are few games I would even give a 9 to, but this game deserves it. If you have a Wii U, buy this. I don't have the Switch, so I can't comment on whether its worth spending 300 just to play this game.… Expand
  44. jwaynehall
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This is my first review so give me some slack. First off the game is simply amazing. As soon as you start the game and walk out to that beautiful horizon you start to realize how much love was put in the design of this game. It definitely feels like a totally new experience but still has that Zelda charm. I love how the grass blows in the wind and moves as you run through it. I know thisThis is my first review so give me some slack. First off the game is simply amazing. As soon as you start the game and walk out to that beautiful horizon you start to realize how much love was put in the design of this game. It definitely feels like a totally new experience but still has that Zelda charm. I love how the grass blows in the wind and moves as you run through it. I know this isn't any new or amazing feature but it just seems like Nintendo nailed that and many other things such as the ability to climb pretty much any surface. You really start out feeling like your weak and just trying to survive at first. The enemy AI is smart and will if you aren't prepared squash you like a bug. Early on you definitely have to plan your attacks and sometimes avoid them. You start out fighting with sticks and wood shields and graduate to rusted metal weapons then to High quality metal weapons. This progression makes sense as most of your weapons come from the enemies you kill. As you progress through the game the enemies get stronger, smarter and of course get much better weapons. Trust me when I say this your weapons will break and they will break a lot but there always seems to be an endless supply of weapons to find in boxes, treasure chest or off enemy combatant. There are so many other things I can go over in this game but at that point this starts becoming a strategy guide. This game is in no way perfect which is why I gave it a 9.0. So Let's get started with the cons which honestly aren't very many. There are times the game lags pretty bad but for me it usually happens within the first few minutes of playing. Keep in mind though this is when I played the game docked. I haven't noticed any lag when playing in handheld mode. The game looks amazing on that switch screen by the way. The grass and rock formations sometimes look very bland and washed out. Some areas of the game which look amazing just seem very empty. Load times can sometimes be a little long for my liking but maybe its just my impatience. There seems to be a very long loading time after The Wild Blood Moon cut scene. I am sure there are a few things i missed but to be honest I am too busy having a great time to notice. It's a shame that user reviews and scores for this game have been rendered useless due to morons giving the game 0's and 1's. By the way Horizon Zero Dawn is a great game also.… Expand
  45. Loki-Chan
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Breath of the wild is a fantastic game! There is lots to find and do in the world you'll discover, the new systems used in the game work super well and are super intuitive! The story is one of the best in the series I've seen in a long time, with lots of surprises. While breath of the wild is a fantastic game, there are also so many issues I have with it.

    Breath of the wild has almost    Breath of the wild is a fantastic game! There is lots to find and do in the world you'll discover, the new systems used in the game work super well and are super intuitive! The story is one of the best in the series I've seen in a long time, with lots of surprises. While breath of the wild is a fantastic game, there are also so many issues I have with it.

    Breath of the wild has almost no enemy variety. It seems like you'll see all the enemies the game as to offer within the first few hours of play. I think I've killed 20 different versions of bokoblins by now. The game does change up the enemies themselves, like giving them ice or fire abilities. But it still doesn't do much. It's sad not seeing any of the classic Zelda enemies like, like likes, beamos, wizrobes, darknuts, and so much more. It seems like a missed considering the world is brimming full of life.

    While I haven't had any bugs or glitches happen to me while playing, the framerate can be horrendous sometimes, it usually happens the most in Kakariko Village, and few other places. The game seems polished when it comes to performance, despite the previously mentioned framerate issues.

    The soundtrack is amazing, places like Hyrule castle, and many cutscenes, have some of the best the series has seen in years, and it's even orchestrated! However, the game doesn't use much of the soundtrack anywhere else. It goes for more of an ambiance, rather than the upfront music the other games use.

    The map is awesome! It has variety and sometimes make you use your head. Some areas you'll have to dress warm so you don't freeze to death, or find ways to stay warm. The opening hours of the game were probably the best when I started playing. The opening area is full of things to do and find, and most of the other areas do great at it as well! That being said, when you get to the game's bigger areas later on, it seems almost bland in some areas. While the environment is impressive to look at, it seems empty at times. You have areas that were amazingly detailed and filled to the brim with content, and then it seems like it gets progressively bigger with land, and smaller with content in some of the games bigger areas.

    The weapons system is very fun and customizable! It was fun seeing Link use different weapons, rather than seeing the same swords from previous games. While it is super fun and makes you plan ahead in battles, there is also a lot of annoying problems that come with it. The problems aren't because of the weapons breaking themselves, but rather finding more after. If you have a good weapon and it breaks, it could take hours before you find another one that could be better or just as good, or sometimes even worse, but usable. This wouldn't be such a big problem if the game gave you more ways around it, but there aren't that many. Breath of the Wild doesn't have a crafting system, which is super annoying considering it would give materials found more purpose, rather than cooking or selling to traders. It almost seems weird that there wouldn't be a system to craft or repair weapons. While I found this to be one of the more annoying aspects of the game, it still works for what it is.

    The voice acting is either really good, or horrendous at times. Now granted that will happen when you have a Japanese translated game, but it's super annoying that there isn't an option to use the original Japanese dialogue. But for a series first, it's passable.

    The dungeons were some of the best I've ever seen in the series! It was weird interacting with them, in a way I've never seen done in any Zelda game before. I don't want to spoil there surprise, because they are so much more appealing and fun if you don't know anything about them. The game also throws mini dungeons called shrines into the mix. These are used to collect spirit orbs, which can be used for upgrades throughout the game. Breath of the wild excels on the puzzles in the game, but it was somewhat saddening to not see more main dungeons, and mini dungeons. Shrines do a lot for the game, but I also miss the days when I could find a cave in the game, and i could explore inside it to see what goodies it has. When doing shrines, you know the overall reward you are getting, with some minor treasures inside.

    Breath of the wild is one of the best games I've played since Shadow of Mordor back in 2014. It was very well worth the wait, and has brought so many fun things to the table for the series. I can't wait to see the direction the series goes in the future! I hope to see these first time ideas expanded on, and even more added features. While the game is good, and Zelda is probably my favorite series ever, I will not be blinded by nostalgia when writing this review. The game is great no doubt about it, but it feels like something is missing from it. I do wish a little more could've come from the game, but for what we got it was amazing. I love the direction the series is going!    … Expand
  46. durabull
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    I've been a Nintendo fan all my life, but in the past 15 years, I really only play video games with my son. As an adult I have lost some of that desire to play on my own. I can honestly say this is the first game to come along in 15 years that has restored my desire to play a video game of my own desires again. I honestly can't put it down. The exploration is amazing, and I love theI've been a Nintendo fan all my life, but in the past 15 years, I really only play video games with my son. As an adult I have lost some of that desire to play on my own. I can honestly say this is the first game to come along in 15 years that has restored my desire to play a video game of my own desires again. I honestly can't put it down. The exploration is amazing, and I love the weapon and combat system. Finally, once you have found an iron sword, there is still a purpose to all the clubs and spears your kills drop.

    Only reason I'm not giving it a ten are the shrines. I wish they were more inspired by other zelda games, with more zelda like battles and puzzles, but still overall amazing!    … Expand
  47. Carlokus
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This is the best game ever created. It's massive, wonderful, with spectacular physics...Everything that The Legend of Zelda fans had been waiting for years.
  48. THEPAGE
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This game is amazing. The game is occasionally marred with the performed issues, however, putting those aside, the game is essentially flawless. Though the inventory screen can be cumbersome it does little to weigh down this experience. Honestly I find it hilarious that they're so many review here from people saying that the review are paid, and that the game sucks. Especially when theyThis game is amazing. The game is occasionally marred with the performed issues, however, putting those aside, the game is essentially flawless. Though the inventory screen can be cumbersome it does little to weigh down this experience. Honestly I find it hilarious that they're so many review here from people saying that the review are paid, and that the game sucks. Especially when they haven't played it.

    Only real complaint is that the cartridge tastes bad.    … Expand
  49. Nagoyablue
    Oct 17, 2017
    9
    It's just amazing. Fantastic fun. I currently fighting my first big boss, it's stunning. And beautiful to look at, too. Never played any Zelda games before, or any open world games, really. But I can't recommend this highly enough. I'll deffo play it again once I've completed it. I also have Fast RMX and shovel knight on my Switch, but I've hardly played them....
  50. LillySatou
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Worth it even with its bugs. I don't care about the random frame rate lag (currently playing on WiiU) I still plan on getting a switch for Zelda BOTW. Probably the most fun I've had in a single player video game for quite some time. Combining Zelda with an open world seems perfect with a small gripe of not being to judge where to go before getting ruined by a high tier enemy. Still only aWorth it even with its bugs. I don't care about the random frame rate lag (currently playing on WiiU) I still plan on getting a switch for Zelda BOTW. Probably the most fun I've had in a single player video game for quite some time. Combining Zelda with an open world seems perfect with a small gripe of not being to judge where to go before getting ruined by a high tier enemy. Still only a small price to pay in a huge open world where you can explorer anywhere at any time whether you are ready or not adds to the experience of finding the right enemies to fight or having a tough battle and winning.… Expand
  51. AuriTriken
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Framerate issues, and the world could be a bit more dense, but other than that, I adore this game. First game in a long time I truly felt whisked away to another world.
  52. shiney103
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    This game provides an open-world experience that is in some ways better than the competing triple-a RPGs from other developers. It is stylistic and gorgeous, both easy to play and engrossing. While some aspects of inventory management and equipment maintenance are more annoying than satisfying, the game is a fantastic experience throughout.
  53. Fezehim
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Very enjoyable game, massive world with lots to do in it. it's very different to other LoZ games in many ways, some of these better than others, and the frustratingly low durability on almost every weapon alone makes it impossible for me to give it a perfect score (It's a far bigger deal than you'd think), but acquiring all sheikah slate powers at the start of the game, rather than gettingVery enjoyable game, massive world with lots to do in it. it's very different to other LoZ games in many ways, some of these better than others, and the frustratingly low durability on almost every weapon alone makes it impossible for me to give it a perfect score (It's a far bigger deal than you'd think), but acquiring all sheikah slate powers at the start of the game, rather than getting an item in each dungeon means that you can explore anywhere as soon as you've finished the tutorial, that being said the tutorial runs on for far longer than it should do, which can be frustrating when you want to explore the vast world, but once you are free, you are free to explore the entire world.… Expand
  54. NateTheApe
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    One of my favorite games to date but it definitely isn't without its quirks. The story got me hooked after the first major boss fight, the relationships Nintendo builds between Link and the other main characters is excellent. Combat is OK once you get the hang of it and weapons breaking "all the time" slows down as you get better gear and progress, it's not as much of a headache as weaponsOne of my favorite games to date but it definitely isn't without its quirks. The story got me hooked after the first major boss fight, the relationships Nintendo builds between Link and the other main characters is excellent. Combat is OK once you get the hang of it and weapons breaking "all the time" slows down as you get better gear and progress, it's not as much of a headache as weapons drop from pretty much anything you kill. Major gripe is FPS drops and overall smoothness in TV mode on the Switch, it does occur but not too often; in tablet/handheld mode the game is buttery smooth most of time, I haven't been pulled out of the game once in handheld mode due to FPS issues.… Expand
  55. ThisIsSandwich
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a fantastic game and while I would not personally give it a perfect score, I can see where it might earn that rating from others. The visuals are beautiful, the story is compelling, and the game play is entertaining. The addition of voice acting is a bit strange for a LoZ game, but it does give weight to the cutscenes it is included in although thereLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a fantastic game and while I would not personally give it a perfect score, I can see where it might earn that rating from others. The visuals are beautiful, the story is compelling, and the game play is entertaining. The addition of voice acting is a bit strange for a LoZ game, but it does give weight to the cutscenes it is included in although there are times where it feels a bit forced and/or awkward. For the most part, the challenges are fun, but I've run into a few fights or sections that seemed frustratingly unfair. The controls can be a bit confusing or overly complex and even ~40ish hours in I find myself pressing the wrong buttons. As for the performance, I've mostly been playing in docked mode with the display on my 1440p monitor, and there are noticeable frame drops, specifically when you're in an area with a lot of particle effects, a lot of enemies, or even a lot of foliage. It hasn't been an issue in combat (at least for me), but it has been a nuisance. Switching the HUD to Pro mode seems to have alleviated the problem somewhat, but it's still present and still very noticeable.

    In conclusion, this game has its flaws and to call it perfect is a bit hyperbolic in my opinion. Still, it more than earns a high rating and it definitely feels like the killer app for the Switch. Seriously, if you have a Switch (or even a WiiU) and don't have this game, you should go out and buy it.    … Expand
  56. preparetosigh
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    I have just completed the first phase of the game (Great Plateau) so I cannot give a truly comprehensive review. However, as someone who has been gaming for 35+ years, I can talk about the atmosphere and basic mechanics extensively.

    The mechanics of the game all feel very intuitive. It takes only minor experimentation to figure out things like combat, exploration, and cooking. The    I have just completed the first phase of the game (Great Plateau) so I cannot give a truly comprehensive review. However, as someone who has been gaming for 35+ years, I can talk about the atmosphere and basic mechanics extensively.

    The mechanics of the game all feel very intuitive. It takes only minor experimentation to figure out things like combat, exploration, and cooking. The open world feel of the game is pretty spot on, with emphasis on exploration and utilizing the highly interactive environment in a very natural way. Trees can be cut down to create bridges, chopped into firewood, or floated in water, boulders can be rolled down hills, boxes can be stacked or broken to pieces, grass can be set on fire, etc.

    All of the old combat tricks are still in play, such as locking on, dodging, blocking with a shield, etc., with a couple of new mechanics thrown in. Link can now parry attacks and there appears to be enemy poise/stamina values a la Dark Souls. For example a shield wielding enemy can have their guard broken after successive attacks. The variety of weapons that Link can use, each class having its own move set, and the necessity of collecting drops from enemies to keep your arsenal full creates a new level of depth to the combat systems. It is refreshing to see the Zelda franchise adopting concepts from other modern 3rd person games that lend a more realistic feel to the world. The fact that you can approach any obstacle from a variety of strategic angles puts this iteration a step above past titles in the series where it often felt as though there was a single answer to any scenario and the developers were funneling you into a set course of action. in Breath of the Wild you take on each challenge in whatever way you see fit, applying your own play style and creativity to surmount them. That is not to say that there isn't a 'best' option, sometimes relying on a trick of the environment, but you can also just rush in with sword swinging and knock some heads around if it suits your mood. Ultimately logical and creative thinking, coupled with keen observation of your environment are your best weapons.

    To address those reviewers that say the environment is empty and devoid of interesting encounters - well that is simply inaccurate. I get the feeling that those players are looking for a more linear progression with set obstacles thrown in their faces with punishing results for failure. That is all well and good, but that is just not the style of game we are given with BotW. Their dissatisfaction is likely tied to their expectation and approach to games in general rather than any failure on the part of the game itself. Breath of the Wild is a game that you should take your time with. Soak in the atmosphere and stop to smell the roses as you journey through this beautiful world. It takes a little more effort on the part of the player to appreciate everything this game has to offer, more like a Minecraft experience than a Call of Duty festival of fire and blood. When I began playing I quite intentionally avoided the first 'plot destination' and spent a couple of hours touring the landscape and finding as many little secret spots as possible. Go hunting, harvest some plant life, light some cooking fires, climb some mountains, swim through some ponds, and knock some heads around while you are at it. I think if you slow your approach down and don't demand that the game present you with the obvious encounters and plot points immediately you will enjoy your journey all the more.

    Now the few thing I am slightly disappointed with...

    The Shrines that serve as 'dungeons' so far are slightly too small/short. One of the absolute strengths of Zelda games have always been the dungeons. The complexity of the puzzles and the way that you have to build upon past solutions to progress through them has always been the most satisfying aspect of the games for me. Perhaps they will become deeper and more interesting as the game continues, but for now they are clever, yet underwhelming.

    The rewards for overcoming the scattered challenges in the world (like camps of Bokoblin) are also a bit underwhelming. Hidden spots that require some clever thinking or extensive exploration to discover often contain a chest with just a few arrows or a mundane weapon of some sort so when I finally get to pop it open I am left with a bit of a 'meh' feeling afterward. Again, I have only really explored the opening area of the game, so perhaps the rewards will become tastier with some more progression.

    I'd like to see some method of repairing equipment that you have found in your exploration. I find that I don't want to use certain weapons at all because I just don't want to lose them for fear of them breaking. Perhaps this will change further in the game.

    In conclusion, with minor complaints BotW is poised to become the top Zelda game and one of the best console experiences ever presented.    … Expand
  57. SpyHunter07
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    After 55 hours of gameplay (17% completion according to the in game percentage) I can say this game is the Zelda game we've been waiting for. Not flawless by any means, the new take on dungeons and the sometimes spotty framerate being the major flaws, but just an extremely satisfying adventure game that will be the gold standard for open world games for the next few decades.
  58. DeadlyKenny
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Breath of the wild is a masterpiece, yes it has a few frame drops, but not too much that it'll make you stop playing. 99% of negative comments are salty Sony and Xbox fanboys, do not listen to them. Jealousy makes you do idiotic things.
  59. reviewbuddy
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    I'm not about to say that this game is perfect, but it does not deserve the low scores it's being given by a) idiots that don't want the game's score to be higher than their favorite game, b) butthurt fanboys that are upset that they're not playing the exact same game as the last few Zelda games, or c) people that don't understand the game's mechanics and are trashing it for having them.I'm not about to say that this game is perfect, but it does not deserve the low scores it's being given by a) idiots that don't want the game's score to be higher than their favorite game, b) butthurt fanboys that are upset that they're not playing the exact same game as the last few Zelda games, or c) people that don't understand the game's mechanics and are trashing it for having them. Yes, it does have drops in the framerate, and yes, that occasionally irks you, but it isn't that infrequent and it isn't game-breaking. Overall, the game provides an interesting story, a world full of possibilities, a wonderful soundtrack, great graphics, memorable characters, a huge arsenal of abilities, weapons, and clothing, and overall one of my favorite gaming experiences of all time. This game deserves no less than a 9, and it's a shame that people are panning it because it's not like the other ones or because they've only been patient enough to play for a couple hours before making their way to the computers and spamming zeroes.… Expand
  60. superzombie11
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    As a Zelda fan, I was a bit worried going into an open-world Zelda game. The risk paid off, though, because I have to say I am very impressed. There is always something to explore, an adventure to be had, a shrine to complete, or a quest to be taken. The art style is also absolutely beautiful. The combat may seem simple at first but I quickly learned there are many ways to approach aAs a Zelda fan, I was a bit worried going into an open-world Zelda game. The risk paid off, though, because I have to say I am very impressed. There is always something to explore, an adventure to be had, a shrine to complete, or a quest to be taken. The art style is also absolutely beautiful. The combat may seem simple at first but I quickly learned there are many ways to approach a single enemy, and, with the right strategy, you can fight enemies way out of your league. The only problems I had in Breath of the Wild were occasional frame rate drops and sometimes coming across an enemy I have no chance of fighting yet (guardians). Also, I noticed many other reviews on this site say there are no main dungeons, but dungeons do exist in the game. In fact, you have to complete them just to finish the main quest. Just goes to show how many haters gave this game a bad score without even playing it. Grow up, guys.… Expand
  61. ScottishVG
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    At first I didn't think this game was going to be as good as it was being made out to be. I kept thinking to myself, all these 10 out of 10 reviews have to be generous to BOTW. As it turn out is almost worthy of a perfect score, ALMOST. Almost everything in this game is faultless, the game play, the graphic design and sound design are all top class however the game is let down by a fewAt first I didn't think this game was going to be as good as it was being made out to be. I kept thinking to myself, all these 10 out of 10 reviews have to be generous to BOTW. As it turn out is almost worthy of a perfect score, ALMOST. Almost everything in this game is faultless, the game play, the graphic design and sound design are all top class however the game is let down by a few little annoyances. First of all your weapon break in this game not a fan of it. Secondly the game is very proud of the fact that you get a horse but whats the point of having a horse when your going to be spending more of your time climbing mountains than anything else. I have a horse but other than the 30 seconds it took to tame him I haven't been back on him. Other than the horse ad weapon mechanics this is a very good game and i can see it being a lot of peoples game of the year winner.

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  62. timoneiro
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    A real open world with so many little secrets to discover. I won't get into many details but if you play this game try everything that's logic, because this game as so many things. From fire going down in the rain, or throwing rolling bombs put the bokoblins running after it it has it all.

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

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

    A must buy for everyone, fans and non-fans.    … Expand
  63. N3F
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    The only thing stopping me from giving this a 10/10 is that I feel the world is a bit too big just for the sake of it. I've only had framerate issues 3-4 times in my 40-50 hours. I liked that the graphic style was reminiscent of a "grown up" Windwaker. The amount of times I think to myself "this can't possibly work" and then to be constantly proven wrong, is just amazing. I've neverThe only thing stopping me from giving this a 10/10 is that I feel the world is a bit too big just for the sake of it. I've only had framerate issues 3-4 times in my 40-50 hours. I liked that the graphic style was reminiscent of a "grown up" Windwaker. The amount of times I think to myself "this can't possibly work" and then to be constantly proven wrong, is just amazing. I've never before played a game with as much freedom as this. Highly recommend.… Expand
  64. Allex2003
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    This game is AMAZING! It has this idea of changing to something so new, but still have this formula to keep it to, despite it being so different..it still feels like The Legend of Zelda! the game feels so new and fresh, The graphics are beautiful, the story is well thought out and so much more..

    The only things i really didn't like is most weapons aren't too durable and smaller issues.    This game is AMAZING! It has this idea of changing to something so new, but still have this formula to keep it to, despite it being so different..it still feels like The Legend of Zelda! the game feels so new and fresh, The graphics are beautiful, the story is well thought out and so much more..

    The only things i really didn't like is most weapons aren't too durable and smaller issues. But those don't stop me from loving it!    … Expand
  65. josemanuel0640
    Sep 16, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida. La libertad y el contenido que brinda es bestial. Tengo mucho mas de 200h jugadas y aun me falta contenido para rato. En cuanto a físicas y jugabilidad es una portento y con respecto a la resolución una obra de arte. Las posibilidades que te brinda son inmensas al igual que sus misiones secundarias que son entretenidas y extensas lo cual te ayuda mucho a interactuar con el mundo. Su banda sonora es buena pero se queda corta en comparación con lo que ya nos tienen acostumbrado en esta saga, pues se centran sobre todo en sonidos ambientales y tonadas instrumentales que no son malas pero pierden en comparación con las canciones y bandas sonoras épicas de anteriores Zelda. La historia principal es el aspecto en el que mas cae este juego y no me refiero a su argumento sino como este fue llevado a cabo, pues tenia muchísimo potencial y ojo que no quedo mal del todo pero me quede con el deseo de ver algo mas. Personalmente el cambio le ha sentado muy bien, lo considero la mejor experiencia de aventura que haya tenido en un zelda y posiblemente en cualquier otro juego. No es el mejor titulo de la sega que he jugado pero si uno de los mejores juegos de estos ultimos tiempos e incluso posible candidato a mejor juego del año pero eso ya lo dira el resto de los jugadores.

    Puedo entender que haya personas que lo alaben increíblemente y otros que lo critiquen a muerte pero de algo podemos estar todos seguros independientemente de si nos guste o no este juego y es que es una obra maestra que pasara a ser recordado con el paso del tiempo como lo han hecho muchos de sus predecesores tales como A link to the past, Ocarina of time, Wind water, etc..    … Expand
  66. firemansplat
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    i have now played this game for a week and it is one of the best games of this generation so far the game mechanics are amazing even though its dose not tell you once in the game how to cook or shield surf any revews that say the game has constent hand holding obvoiusly has not played the game
  67. Forsaken87
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    BOTW is a really awesome game. I love the changes to the "classic zelda formula" which makes it really refreshing compared to the latest followup on the legend of zelda series. There is really, really a lot of things to do and explore and I expect at least 60-80 hours for my first play-through. (Neither rushing, nor doing everything possible before finishing the main quest)
    I have played    BOTW is a really awesome game. I love the changes to the "classic zelda formula" which makes it really refreshing compared to the latest followup on the legend of zelda series. There is really, really a lot of things to do and explore and I expect at least 60-80 hours for my first play-through. (Neither rushing, nor doing everything possible before finishing the main quest)
    I have played the game for about 50 hours now and still am far from being bored. The game IMHO is not as perfect as some reviews claim, but it is certainly the best single-player game I have played in years! The riddles are nice, some are a little bit easy. Fighting is really fun, exciting and can be really hard for the strong foes that can be found pretty much everywhere around the world. Side-quests/exploration aside the main story is most likely a bit short (like I said I'm not completely done yet) but fun for sure.
    There are minor performance issues noticeable sometimes (really rare), but those did not really affect my experience with the game. It's not like stuttering annoyingly for long time or getting unplayable causing deaths.

    Overall I highly recommend this game! I would not recommend to get a Switch just because of this one game (unless you are a hardcore Zelda fan and don't own a WiiU). If you are planning to get at least 3 or 4 further games for (for me it's at least Splatoon, Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.) the money is definitely well spent.    … Expand
  68. Douwert
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    Nintendo is very ambitious with this game, on a lot of fronts they succeeded but they left me dissapointed about some. This is supposed to be the game where they pull all kinds of things from every Zelda game to make it the best one yet, but in that regard I was disappointed about the stuff they did keep in the game.
    They removed dungeons, big towns, interesting characters, meaningful    Nintendo is very ambitious with this game, on a lot of fronts they succeeded but they left me dissapointed about some. This is supposed to be the game where they pull all kinds of things from every Zelda game to make it the best one yet, but in that regard I was disappointed about the stuff they did keep in the game.
    They removed dungeons, big towns, interesting characters, meaningful side-quests like in Majora's Mask and of course the items and statisfying progression the older games offer.

    However this is one of the best free and liberating games I've ever played with it's massive world and loads of nooks and cranny's too explore, the shrines offer fun challenges but could have done with some more separate theming. Korok seeds are rewarding the first 80 or so times you find them but after that it becomes a grind and annoying ( Yes it's optional but after that they give so little reward it's not worth it to find them) Weapons shouldn't break entirely maybe make them blunt and after that happens they break, but they should have a blacksmith that can repair them.

    I love the different kinds of armor pieces availible and that you can paint them in any colour you want (except the hero's tunic unfortunately). The bosses didn't really feel that challenging and also wished they had more variety.

    I enjoyed my play trough of the game a lot and will come back now and then to play some more, the DLC also has me interested and I hope they can adress some problems I have with the game as it is now.

    I recommend the game and you should buy it and play it until you get bored.    … Expand
  69. lanmandragoran1
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    since ocarina of time i have been waiting for another zelda game (or any game for that matter) that comes close to the fun and mystery that was thrown into my life whilst playing that game. THIS IS IT!
    ok the frame rate isn't always that great (i'm playing on wii u) and it is a very different zelda game in many respects, but the way i see it they are all a bit different from the one that    since ocarina of time i have been waiting for another zelda game (or any game for that matter) that comes close to the fun and mystery that was thrown into my life whilst playing that game. THIS IS IT!
    ok the frame rate isn't always that great (i'm playing on wii u) and it is a very different zelda game in many respects, but the way i see it they are all a bit different from the one that came before.

    my experience so far (i haven't yet completed it) has been amazing! i used to play skyrim and shadow of the colossus and say "i wish modern zelda games were abit more like this" and some how that's what this is. the vast world that far from holds your hand and leaves you open to explore how ever you like, big bosses and mini bosses mixed with the difficulty levels they provide is almost reminiscent of a dark souls game, and the new "dungeons" are great, mind bending in places but rewarding and don't keep you there for days on end.
    for me its a massive step up in the world of zelda and almost any zelda fan i think would agree. 9/10 from me, as it isn't perfect......but its very close.    … Expand
  70. AppleJames
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    At first I got real doubtful of this game, I thought it would be pretty empty with not a lot of things to do, However, when I picked this game up and started playing I realized the game had a bunch of little distractions like Korok Puzzles and Shrines sprinkled through the game that keep you entertained to keep playing seeking out the next thing for you to do, although this kinda getsAt first I got real doubtful of this game, I thought it would be pretty empty with not a lot of things to do, However, when I picked this game up and started playing I realized the game had a bunch of little distractions like Korok Puzzles and Shrines sprinkled through the game that keep you entertained to keep playing seeking out the next thing for you to do, although this kinda gets flawed as you progress in the game, as there is less things to do and it starts feeling like a chore to seek out these tiny distractions.

    The game feels really immersive, NPCs and Enemies will react to their surroundings making the world feel real with their own daily routines, although I do wish that some quests and events would occur with the Day-Night Cycle, much like in Majora's Mask.

    Combat is also pretty great, but It is lacking some things established in older games, while introducing some new things. For starters there are weapon classes now, You got Spears, 2 Handed Swords, 1 Handed Swords, and Boomerangs. and not only do you have the Different Weapon Classes, but you have Weapons that have their own properties too, you'll come across weapons that are easier to use for Smashing Rocks, or Cutting Wood, or Swords that will send out a slash through the air.

    As for materials it's really fun to see what you can do with them in Cooking Recipes or as objects in the game world. Some items can be used as Fish Bait, while others can be used in a way that makes the game feel like a big sand box.

    I am kinda mixed on the story however. It feels like a Jumbled mess, and I think that may be what Nintendo was going for, but nothing is in exact order. The story takes place through various memories from 100 years ago but you need to go out to certain locations so link can remember what happened long ago. The Memories are in some of the most remote locations, but it does seam like a neat idea, as the game will give you Images of these locations and it encourages you to explore to find them. Thing is I didn't happen to stumble upon the locations, I actually went out and searched for them, if I were to just happen to randomly find these Places I would have felt so much better about this because it wouldn't have felt like such a chore, it would be this nice little neat moment where I discovered part of the story when i didn't even realize it. Either way the story is fine once you put all the pieces together, it's not exactly perfect, but it still works.

    Side quests are something that really bugged me in the game, most side quests are just Fetch Quests, where you go out and find an Item(s) and hand them over, however there are a few gems that do things much more different and those are the ones I absolutely love. Although it is pretty understandable that most of the Side Quests be Fetch Quests, I mean it's not like Nintendo was going to add a whole bunch of Unique Quests to such a big world. They would have to keep coming up with a bunch of brand new Ideas for Side Quests, ultimately pushing back the game longer.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is an outstanding title for the series that breaks new boundaries, and I believe it should be held as one of the best Zelda Games in the series.    … Expand
  71. Scrubtart
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    I honestly have to temper my enthusiasm about this game and sit back and think about it to not immediately give it a ten.
    Once critical thought is applied you see that this game is heavily inspired by pre-existing concepts from the rpg genre of video games like skyrim, dark souls among others. However, these concepts are expertly integrated and polished to a fine sheen. This game feels    I honestly have to temper my enthusiasm about this game and sit back and think about it to not immediately give it a ten.
    Once critical thought is applied you see that this game is heavily inspired by pre-existing concepts from the rpg genre of video games like skyrim, dark souls among others. However, these concepts are expertly integrated and polished to a fine sheen. This game feels like the culmination of years of open world games in that it feels like one of the few games in the genre to truly capture what open world games should be about. Exploration, discoveries, loot, and just an overall freedom of play. This game doesn't seem to discourage any kind of playstyle and in fact seems to encourage all of them. Its easy enough to seek out the core story and run right to main quests if you so desire but if you explore naturally these parts of the game will organically reveal themselves to you as well.

    People complain about the graphics in this game. I will never understand it. Look up some screenshots from the game. Beautiful sweeping landscapes that approximate real world environments giving it the same feel that makes a sunset over the mountains irl beautiful. Other games like final fantasy turn to unrealistic worlds that do look beautiful but something about how natural and alive the world feels in BotW grips me. I will spend countless hours exploring the surprisingly populated gigantic map and coaxing out all of this game's secrets.

    While critically this game may not make many landmark advances for the genre, I cannot deny its just plain fun! I have a blast playing BotW and I'm not going to pretend I need anything more from a video game,

    If you look at a lot of these 0 score reviewers, just check their other reviews. it seems the release of horizon zero dawn (which I can make no claims about until I play it) has generated some unfriendly competition for some reason.    … Expand
  72. AnderFIVEon
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A delightful adventure steered by your own ambition. I like to get straight to the point, the pros are evident, I'm not going to talk about that. Cons (for me). Drop FPS in built up areas, clunky menu system, lack of any linearity to enhance your path through the story and poor voice acting. All together, a technically good game, brilliant mechanics and creative/ limitless ways to play. Nothing is worth 10/10, no game is perfect, but BOTW delivered while I was playing it.… Expand
  73. SaydaNeen
    Jan 12, 2018
    9
    Excellent game minus a few kinks, good story, good exploration, keeps you engaged and coming back and playing for long hours. One of the few things i found frustrating is the weapon breaking system, you don't get personal with any weapons, every single weapon (minus master sword) lasts maybe 2 battles of 4 to 6 guys which makes it kind of tedious finding weapons constantly. I also sawExcellent game minus a few kinks, good story, good exploration, keeps you engaged and coming back and playing for long hours. One of the few things i found frustrating is the weapon breaking system, you don't get personal with any weapons, every single weapon (minus master sword) lasts maybe 2 battles of 4 to 6 guys which makes it kind of tedious finding weapons constantly. I also saw someone mention the music being underwhelming which i can fully agree, most Zelda games have great trademark music which really brought you into the "Zelda" lore, but it is mostly absent here. All in all its an extraordinary game taking you to many places and does an excellent job keeping you interested, even with the con's i can't give it any less than a 9. If the music was Zelda worthy it'd be a 10/10.… Expand
  74. Conanap
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    The game is very different from a lot of the Zelda games yet similar at the same time. This is perhaps one of the best attempts at open world games that exist. It allows you to directly head to the final boss or actually go through the entire world to prepare yourself. At any time, however, you can decide you've explored enough, go fight the boss, then come back and continue to explore...The game is very different from a lot of the Zelda games yet similar at the same time. This is perhaps one of the best attempts at open world games that exist. It allows you to directly head to the final boss or actually go through the entire world to prepare yourself. At any time, however, you can decide you've explored enough, go fight the boss, then come back and continue to explore... which is really, really weird but also very awesome at the same time. However, this causes a lack of direction for players like me who enjoy very linear games. That's not to say I didn't enjoy the game, no, in fact I loved the game, but this may be considered a little bit 'too open', and personally I do.
    The game does not hold your hand and only provides you with the very basic information and then set you free. I only remember being taught how to open inventory, swing my sword, use my shield, use my arrow and how to switch weapons quickly (I think quick travel as well, but through a mandatory story conversation). Everything else - figure it out. I personally don't have a problem with this - this is a return to the roots of Zelda, where there exist essentially no help (ie, Zelda 1, Zelda Link to the Past). If for whatever reason you loved the creepy owl or the fairiy buddy in OOT or MM, then you're out of luck, because nothing will annoy you every 5 seconds to ask you to listen.
    Very unique to this Zelda game are gears that break (except the goron sword in OOT / MM). Your sword will break, your shield will break, your bows will break. At first this sounds really annoying, but as you play the game, you realize there are an adbundance of weapons in the world for you to pick up, and most of the times I run out of inventory space for new weapons as opposed to not having enough weapons to deal with enemies. Iventory management is not too bad as it is actually expandable, and materials do not seem to have an upper limit on how many you can carry.
    Key items are still there, but is mostly replaced by a single item that allows you to use the function of multiple items. Gone is getting dungeon specific items in previous games, you now rely on what you already have to solve these problems. The dungeons are, comparatively very easy with the exception of the boss fight, and also very short. You can do them in any order, it just really depends on which area you want to explore or complete first. In addition to the four dungeons, there are a hundred and twenty shrines. Shrines are similar to mini dungeons, but the locations are not immediately apparent besides the beginning area and you must sought them out yourself. The shirnes are usually very short but at the same time very fun, and I really loved them.
    Exploration is really fun but feels progressively less rewarding as you get stronger. Enemies do respawn from an in game mechanic and get stronger, but rewards don't really seem to get much better, usually some kind of weapon or just arrows. This is the way you'll discover shrines, and to be quite honest, after around 12, 13 hours of game time I started to not want to explore different places if I don't know for sure there'd be something I want from the area. That said, exploration was not exactly frustrating as the navigation system is really well thought out. You can place different stamps anywhere you want (unlimited amount) to help yourself remember what is where, and you can place around 5 - 6 pins, each differnt colored, to help you navigate in the direction of immediate objectives. These pins can either be placed from your map or soemthing akin to a telescope.
    A few gripes I have with this game: electricity / shock is overpowered. Every weapon / item has a solution, but shock is just incredibly annoying as a status. You can make potions and such, but it's still really annoying. You will drop your currently equiped weapons when you get shocked, and a lot of times by the time you pick up your items you're shocked again. It also does a ridiculous amount of damange, I hope Nintendo balances this a little bit in the future.
    Also, frame drops. The Switch is having trouble holding 30FPS at 900p - a really weak proposition for a console + game in 2017. This wouldn't be too much of a problem if 720p was presented as an option in docked mode, but it isn't. Frame drops were not observed in handheld mode.
    Weather can be very annoying. Climbing becomes very hard when raining, and the unpredictability of the weather, even though there's a few hour forecast in game, makes some of the area just unecessarily annoying (except for the story parts that required it to be raining, that I understand). There's been cases where I had to just leave the game running of around 10, 20 minutes waiting for rain to pass since I was climbing some stuff. Rupees are also an extreme rarity in this game, but prices are really high.
    In general, the game is extremely fun but can be improved in a few areas. Worth a buy.    … Expand
  75. elsebbe
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Disappointing dungeons gives this almost perfect game a rating of 9/10.
    Everything else is beyond perfection, could ask for more in a Zelda game.
    Generally not that keen on open world games but this is an exception. I would like them to incorporate "Heart Pieces" in order to expand the nostalgic feeling. Pretty satisfying to see the salt from immature Sony fanboys complaining about    Disappointing dungeons gives this almost perfect game a rating of 9/10.
    Everything else is beyond perfection, could ask for more in a Zelda game.
    Generally not that keen on open world games but this is an exception.
    I would like them to incorporate "Heart Pieces" in order to expand the nostalgic feeling.
    Pretty satisfying to see the salt from immature Sony fanboys complaining about this game cuz they know this game annihilates Horizon Zero Dawn, LOL    … Expand
  76. jotawonka
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    As a fan of Zelda (I've played almost every one of them since GBC) I have to say that this is far the biggest and most beautiful Zelda game ever made with a totally fresh new concept, but still with the same repetitive storyline and, again, a princess that needs to be "rescued" or well more or less, since she is also fighting the enemy in some way.

    Apart from that and also considering    As a fan of Zelda (I've played almost every one of them since GBC) I have to say that this is far the biggest and most beautiful Zelda game ever made with a totally fresh new concept, but still with the same repetitive storyline and, again, a princess that needs to be "rescued" or well more or less, since she is also fighting the enemy in some way.

    Apart from that and also considering that I don't like the fact that weapons break, and break a lot (at the point that I could not continue at some part in the game) and also considering that I waste a lot of time climbing and walking... after all that I consider this game a masterpiece of art and beauty everywhere, which compensates all those negative parts. The music and general FX ambience is also nice and it isn't repetitive because it's very subtle.

    Definitely Nintendo should consider in the future to bring a new storyline like they did with Majora, Minish Cap, etc. the central story and the multiple universes are becoming very repetitive, and definitely they should also continue with this open world concept, but please make weapons more durable or at least being able to repair all of them.

    I was between 8 and 9 (8.5 let's say) , but considering how many undeserved zeros it has got, I will give it a 9. Also because the more I am playing it, the more I like it and the more I am close to that 9 or even more.    … Expand
  77. A_HumanPerson
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    I've been a huge Zelda fan since the beginning and this is by far the best since OoT. The gameplay is f**king amazing, The voice acting is nearly on par with Uncharted 4, the story and characters are brilliant and the music is tear-jerking.But the game isn't perfect FPS drops quite frequently during the first section and the graphics are more like a game from 2012.

    I have barely been    I've been a huge Zelda fan since the beginning and this is by far the best since OoT. The gameplay is f**king amazing, The voice acting is nearly on par with Uncharted 4, the story and characters are brilliant and the music is tear-jerking.But the game isn't perfect FPS drops quite frequently during the first section and the graphics are more like a game from 2012.

    I have barely been able to put this game down since I bought it, this is definitely a serious contender for game of the year. It's absolutely brilliant and I LOVE IT.    … Expand
  78. Bradcasting
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Here is my first review on Metacritic I've been a Zelda fan for a long time I first played Ocarina Time and I would say my favorite is Wind Waker for now. This game is vastly different from any other Zeldas if you don't like games that are different from their predecessors than this would either change your mind or make you disappointed. For me their are 2 main problems the frame rate andHere is my first review on Metacritic I've been a Zelda fan for a long time I first played Ocarina Time and I would say my favorite is Wind Waker for now. This game is vastly different from any other Zeldas if you don't like games that are different from their predecessors than this would either change your mind or make you disappointed. For me their are 2 main problems the frame rate and not many dungeons, but this game is damn beautiful the graphics are perfect, the score is beautiful, the combat is fun in fact I like the idea of losing weapons when your in combat because like the title you are in the WILD. The game is like a survival game such as Metal Gear Solid 3. The story is interesting the characters have a lot of personality. Like I said I don't like the frame rate it would get a 10/10 if only they fixed it. If they patch it up then I'll give it a 10/10. This is a must have for Wii U or Switch but you don't need a Switch just for this just wait.… Expand
  79. Euan
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    This game looks great and plays great. I know it is not at 4k or 60fps but it is on a portable console which is great. I can take this whenever i need to go on the train. Its not perfect some features could be more interestings for example quite a few times i had to look up how to get certain things like recipies since they are not saved. i think this game is great and hope nintendoThis game looks great and plays great. I know it is not at 4k or 60fps but it is on a portable console which is great. I can take this whenever i need to go on the train. Its not perfect some features could be more interestings for example quite a few times i had to look up how to get certain things like recipies since they are not saved. i think this game is great and hope nintendo improve on this formula in the futrue… Expand
  80. Maxman1414
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    After about 100 hours I have come to a conclusion about this game. I have finished the game and I have to say that compared to the other Zelda games it is quite fun. I absolutely adore the aesthetic of the game although I do prefer the handheld's graphics opposed to tv mode (though I'm not sure if it's my tv's fault or the Switch's) as for the music for the most part I liked although it isAfter about 100 hours I have come to a conclusion about this game. I have finished the game and I have to say that compared to the other Zelda games it is quite fun. I absolutely adore the aesthetic of the game although I do prefer the handheld's graphics opposed to tv mode (though I'm not sure if it's my tv's fault or the Switch's) as for the music for the most part I liked although it is different than Zelda's usual tunes that get stuck in your head for hours, this game's soundtrack is mostly forgettable. What I found most upsetting of the music was the fact that not all songs from the game are on the soundtrack that comes with the special and master edition of the game. The story of the game is not the best but certainly not the worst easily ranking in the top 3 storylines of all Zelda games. I believe that a really good story should be able to make me shed at least one tear and sadly enough this game wasn't able to. Lastly I come to the gameplay though out the 100 hours I believe I only experienced 3 pretty big lag spikes usually in areas where there were lots of trees (which may or may not have been on fire) and alot of wind like in Rito Village, one of the main areas of the game. To be perfectly honest though I don't really mind lag as long as the game doesn't drop to around 15 frames per second. The puzzles I normally found pretty easy but I was never really stumped in other Zelda games so it might just be me. The dungeons yes they only have four however other zelda's also had 4 like Majora's mask and that is probably one of my favorite games of all time, to add to that Breath of the Wild also has its 100+ shrines making up more than enough puzzle solving goodness lost by the lack of main dungeons. To further add to that there is also the 900+ Korok seeds to find and a handful of side quests. Also the amount of detail put into each character and enemy is astonishing. As many of you probably know villagers would react to different things like if you try to jump off a bridge people will try to convince you otherwise believing that you are attempting suicide. Different characters respond if your wearing different clothes (or lack of). Bokoblins yell in astonishment when they realize you took their weapon when you knock them out for a brief few seconds. As I said there are so many details within this game that makes it amazing. As for replayability the game doesn't work as well as I found it quite annoying that not all cutscenes are completely skippable and it is pretty hard to not do the same thing twice if you already know an answer that works. Also I wouldn't say there are trully multiple endings as the only difference from what I've played is a 30 second cutscene that doesn't add much. Though you can always try to make your own challenges like right now I'm trying to fully beat the game with 3 hearts and without wearing armor (outside points of which it is required). There should be alot more replayability once the DLC comes out with hero mode and the new dungeon/story.

    In conclusion Breath of the Wild is an amazing game with tons of gameplay easily allowing for 100+ hours. The sheer amount of details is astounding and easily makes up for the mediocre music and pretty decent storyline. Yes it has its flaws but that didn't stop me from loving it. Is it Fun? Yeah it is! if you can get your hands on this game I would totally recommend you try it although it may be hard considering Nintendo's incapability to keep any of its hardware in stock.    … Expand
  81. Cheeps
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild proves that Nintendo still knows their way around an open world adventure game. The graphics, while not quite as good as those on competing consoles, still hold up very well and look spectacular. The story is not as in-depth as some were hoping, however it does still fit in nicely with the Zelda package. My only real complaints about this game areThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild proves that Nintendo still knows their way around an open world adventure game. The graphics, while not quite as good as those on competing consoles, still hold up very well and look spectacular. The story is not as in-depth as some were hoping, however it does still fit in nicely with the Zelda package. My only real complaints about this game are the music and the fps. The music in past Zelda games has always been so vibrant and alive. In this game, there is a faint pitter of piano notes now and again, but no real soundtrack until a major event is unfolding. The fps also bothers me. In most cases it is fine, the game is nice and smooth, but in almost all villages there is a very noticeable drop. For these reasons, I'm giving this game a 9/10. The collectibles are plentiful, there are some very challenging dungeons and shrines, and the enemies are fun and interesting - but there are some minor issues.… Expand
  82. S5658
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    I don't believe this game deserves so many 10/10 reviews, but it definitely doesn't deserve a 0/10 like some jealous people are rating it, most presumably without even playing the game. The exploration is great, it's an open world that you truly want to explore, and even more, is truly open. Once you're finished with the first 4 shrines you can go anywhere, finish up the next 116 shrine,I don't believe this game deserves so many 10/10 reviews, but it definitely doesn't deserve a 0/10 like some jealous people are rating it, most presumably without even playing the game. The exploration is great, it's an open world that you truly want to explore, and even more, is truly open. Once you're finished with the first 4 shrines you can go anywhere, finish up the next 116 shrine, or even go directly to Ganon without doing any of the story. The music is decent, Hyrule Castle is an amazing final dungeon theme. However, the frame rate does drop in extremely busy areas, but not enough to absolutely ruin gameplay. Overall, it's a must play, even if you didn't like previous Zelda games, this one is amazing.… Expand
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. juelz
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    Couldn't ask for anything else when it comes to an open world game. Zelda is such a fantastic franchise.
    Yet I don't think this game deserves a score of 10. Why?
    1: Because it has framerate issues. 2: The voice acting. For some stupid reason, Aounuma decided to go without dual audio. Just a very few of the VA were okay in the english version, but most of them sounded horrible, way too    Couldn't ask for anything else when it comes to an open world game. Zelda is such a fantastic franchise.
    Yet I don't think this game deserves a score of 10. Why?

    1: Because it has framerate issues.
    2: The voice acting. For some stupid reason, Aounuma decided to go without dual audio. Just a very few of the VA were okay in the english version, but most of them sounded horrible, way too cringy and out of character.

    Thankfully, they don't speak that much in the game. But when they do, it's always in an important cutscene. I just don't get it why they wouldn't go for dual audio in such a big, important game like this.    … Expand
  90. Draco781
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    Breath of the wild is one of the greatest Zelda games ever made, without a doubt. It is gorgeous (for a nintendo game), and the open world gameplay is fantastic. My only gripe is the frame rate issues. that is the only reason that this game gets a 9 instead of a 10.
  91. BodManFord
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a entirely new Zelda game with the core mechanics changed and everything is centered around the open world environment. The story of this game is one of the most deep and gripping stories I have ever witnessed. I shed a few tears.
    But in order to see this story, you have to find very specific places in this massive world with picture clues. Which    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a entirely new Zelda game with the core mechanics changed and everything is centered around the open world environment. The story of this game is one of the most deep and gripping stories I have ever witnessed. I shed a few tears.
    But in order to see this story, you have to find very specific places in this massive world with picture clues. Which is tedious and a chore but it pays off.

    The open world design gives the game a completely non linear approach to where you can storm the final boss right after the tutorial area. The world connects very well and the whole map has wasted eggs in the location names and Easter eggs that can be found in game.

    The combat is where the game either makes or breaks the experience.
    At the start of the game, dispatching foes can be extremely creative (ie putting a balloon on someone and make them float away) and fun, but later in the game that is scapped because of your foes high HP.
    Weapon durability can be annoying, but it really adds to the whole "survival" aspect of the game and is really fun (to me at least).

    One of the main things that puts this apart from other Zelda games is the difficulty. This is not a easy game. It's not too hard either (coming from me though, I've beaten and 100% all souls games). You can easily die without good armor and such. But the non linear world allows for you to wander into end game smokies who kill you with just their glare. And the bosses are just meh. Not too creative and forgettable.

    The game runs fine for me, I noticed no frame drops or anything. The graphics are pretty and fun to look at. Minimalistic but detailed. They are cell shaded and it looks lovely

    All in all, this is one of my favorite games I've played in a long time.
    I give it a 9/10 for excellent story but with tedious mechanics here and there but overall it's a masterpiece    … Expand
  92. Spagbonara
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    This game is really fun and has become my favourite Zelda game of all time. The world is massive, vibrant and filled with secrets, The combat is pretty fluent in the most part and the game is just a blast to play. Just when i'm about to stop playing, something allures me into playing more. The atmosphere is brilliant and immersive. The voice acting however is not the best but it doesn'tThis game is really fun and has become my favourite Zelda game of all time. The world is massive, vibrant and filled with secrets, The combat is pretty fluent in the most part and the game is just a blast to play. Just when i'm about to stop playing, something allures me into playing more. The atmosphere is brilliant and immersive. The voice acting however is not the best but it doesn't hinder my gameplay experience. Rain falls too frequently when i'm climbing mountains making it frustrating sometimes. Framerate drops are an issues that come up from time to time (Wii U Version). Weapons break a little bit too easily as well. Most of my issues with the game can be fixed with a patch so i don't consider them a really big deal. Overall the game is a lot of fun and it will keep you playing for hours or maybe even days.… Expand
  93. arthasmenethil8
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    RAIN combined with Murphy's law when you have to climb a wall it's so painful grrrr... Overall it's amazing experience on Switch a must buy for everyone... for those who gave 0 score to this I invite you to go and play COD or Hello Kitty's adventure tard edition
  94. gnorfnorf
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is good. Great. If you have the Wii U (because if you already have a Switch you most certainly have this game) get it. My belief is that someone's opinion is theirs, and it's not anyone else's business to go up in their face and say that their review is based on bias and/or stupid. It's easy to think that this game cheated its reviews by bias, and is actually t r a s h. In this review I will mainly just be talking about the things that lower this game to a 9 for me (I would make it maybe like a 9.2-9.3 but Metacritic hates us). #1 - Weapon deterioration. Now, this would be better if it was like FE, where it shows you how many uses you have left, or if the weapons were better than the plastic Master Sword I got at a costume shop (it's awesome btw). #2 - The final boss. Most of the game has been hard, but the final boss (and the other bosses besides Thunderblight) is easy. As someone who learned how to perfect guard this boss fight was super simple. Maybe if they left out the part where the Divine Beasts lowered his health to half, it wouldn't've been so bad. #3 - So, this isn't as much as a gripe, but just something I really didn't like and thought was a heavily missed opportunity. In the Switch presentation trailer, it had this AWESOME music backing the trailer up and got me super hyped for the game. But sadly, I haven't found it anywhere in the OST. Maybe it's being saved for the DLC in the holiday, but I WISH it was in the OST now. It's so gooood. #4 - y cant u pet doggo he is so cute #5 - Framerates are just annoying. People said it occured only around the beginning area and places like that, but it happened much more than that. Handheld mode doesn't have as much problems, but in places like Korok Forest or Kakariko Village where a lot of NPCs are around, the game chugs hard. And yes, I know the team was alerted of this game being ported to the Switch a year in advance, but maybe a bit longer in development or a patch could make this game a whole much better. And part of it isn't really Zelda team's fault. The Switch is barely able to run a Wii U game because of its hardware, and that's not really the Zelda team's wrong-doing. #6 - Finally, the lack of tunes that we can really recognize and remember was annoying. Besides the main theme, there's not really any other song I can remember off the top of my head, and yes, I know the lack of a lot of music was because of the atmosphere they were going for. Anyways, there aren't a lot of songs like Midna's Lament or Hyrule Field that you can easily remember. If they added the song I talked about in #3 this wouldn't be much of a problem for me. So these are the reasons I didn't give this game a 10. I still think that if you have a Switch or a Wii U (or a good PC, since I heard a Cemu version is being developed), this game is a must-have. Yet, there are some problems that make the experience a bit less fun that of what I had expected. I like this game a lot, and I hope you don't think that a bit of annoyances make me hate this game.… Expand
  95. Kamikazeshocki
    Sep 2, 2017
    9
    As a long time Zelda player since SNES/Game Boy times I was so incredible sceptical about this one. And everything I feared came true but I was also amazed:

    Negative: - The dungeons and bosses are way way too few, too short and too easy. The dungeons were always a landmark of game design. I completed the Dungeon at Death Mountain + Boss in 30 Minutes. The longest dungeon Gerudo    As a long time Zelda player since SNES/Game Boy times I was so incredible sceptical about this one. And everything I feared came true but I was also amazed:

    Negative:
    - The dungeons and bosses are way way too few, too short and too easy. The dungeons were always a landmark of game design. I completed the Dungeon at Death Mountain + Boss in 30 Minutes. The longest dungeon Gerudo Fortress + boss took me 1.5h. What the hell...
    - All relevant Link powers are basically available in the first hours of game time. There will be abilities to gain and some armor with special perks. No grappling hook in midgame or some mirror shield with which you can conquer new challenges.
    - The weapon durability feels forced. I can live with that because I got enough weapon slots but at first it was annoying. And I am glad my armor is not affected.
    - All negative points of open world RPG like Witcher and Skyrim do apply here. Meaningless sidequests and too many content that is just not important at all.
    - The shrines are good though and it is addicting to search for them, BUT I wished they would've put the effort to create at least half of the shrines into creating more and longer dungeons.
    - There could've been more enemy variants.
    - Compared to other RPG Zelda's story was always weak or let's say it didn't matter much but now it feels even more unimportant. Just the few hours you are occupied with the divine beasts and the memory hunt you get some story.

    OK but now to the amazing side:
    - Nintendo amazingly succeeded in building probably one of the, or the best open world I've ever seen. The game design of the world, the form, it is all so magnificient and you litereally can't stop exploring the next stupid hill, valley, cave, coast...
    - The world is so massive, I would not believe it at first. And it does feel real/alive, despite some peoples claim. Animals, Natures forces, enemy behaviour is all full of little good ideas and feels proper.
    - The interaction with that world is a nice and new touch, felling trees, using magnetic objects, doing literally what comes into your mind to solve the problem or advance further. You are completely unrestricted. This is very very good.
    - Link's ability to climb everywhere is the most enjoyable ability ever created in an open world game. I always moved through the world by climbing up hills then gliding down....I almost never walked the floor.
    - The game looks aesthetically beautiful and I am impressed what they did with the weak Switch hardware.

    Summary:
    - Does this Zelda break with the Zelda Tradition? Yes, heavily
    - Is the NEW Zelda style as awesome in it's own way as the past Zeldas ? Yes, definetly.
    - Is it worth buying a Switch for? Yes
    - Is it one of the best games these years ? yes
    - Is it the best game or the best Zelda game ever ? NO
    - So I give it a 9/10 because I am not blinded like all the critics and fanboys.
    - I am glad I saw some true good ol' Nintendo strength at play here.

    I adventured for 60h. I conquered all towers, went through each region and did what I liked, bested 61 Shrines, collected 90 Kokoro seeds, got the Master Sword and beat Ganon. Then I got bored because I feel no urge to search for all that endless seeds or the remaining shrines. But that is ok. If you want to collect everything here you gotta spend 100-200 hours here I guess.    … Expand
  96. Ivaalo
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    One of the best game I've ever played! The universe, musics and atmosphere are incredible. But this game isn't without any flaw.

    I'll start with negative points: Unfortunately, it seems the open-world feature doesn't really fit with the series. Climbing isn't the most fun action you can do in an open-world! Once you complete most of the missions, you don't have a huge motivation to    One of the best game I've ever played! The universe, musics and atmosphere are incredible. But this game isn't without any flaw.

    I'll start with negative points:

    Unfortunately, it seems the open-world feature doesn't really fit with the series. Climbing isn't the most fun action you can do in an open-world! Once you complete most of the missions, you don't have a huge motivation to beat the game, since the final part is excessively hard!
    What I prefer on a Zelda is to progress at the same time as the gameplay and scenario, like you have to continue the story to have a peculiar item to access a new place. Here, you can do anything since the beginning, and the story is already written, so you don't have the best motivation to progress.
    Also, saying "Nintendo is trying to bring back the root of the original game" is a good thing at some points, like the complete freedom, but if everything was free to explore in the first Zelda game, you would be able to climb mountains, and travel over any obstacles.
    I'm also disappointed the wild isn't more developed! The savage animals don't do anything, like hunting or eating.
    Breakable weapons are also a thing, but I was so sure there would be a weapon seller (were you can register your current weapon to buy them again) or a smith to repair your weapon, if they're near to break.
    Finally, Guardians... those enemies are the most annoying of the series, along with Miniblins in Wind Waker.

    Positive points:

    As I said previously, the musics are amazing! It's a new style and refreshing! Almost every important characters have a theme fitting them so well! The graphic art style is amazing, the colors of the landscape... just beautiful! The RPG style, with item collection and crafting, are also very enjoyable! The story is very cool, and what's better was to separate this game from the timeline we know, since it takes place 10 000 years after another "futuristic" event! Nintendo gets free of this circle of games' position in the timeline around Ocarina of Time! There are no explicit mention of the Triforce or the seven sages. Technology is also a well brought idea that doesn't ruin the magical aspect of the series!

    Amazing game, assumed risks, different style, great game experience , successful challenge! Still not perfect, but very well brought to the Zelda universe!

    9/10.    … Expand
  97. PETER_CRACK
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    I love this game, it has an epic story, beautiful animations, its a masterpiece, the only bad thing i see about this game is that the dungeons are so easy, i didnt like that part.
  98. SirMrSwag
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    9 de nota (Le pondría un 9.7 si se pudiese, pero no un 10 ya que no creo en el juego perfecto).
    Venga va tengo que decirlo soy nintendero, aunque me crié con consolas de Sony (PS1 y PS2). Hago mi primera review porque estoy harto de que gente sin haber jugado o ni PROBADO el juego coja y le ponga un 0 de nota. Ni el Zelda ni el Horizon (que fanboys enfermizos de ambas partes se tiran    9 de nota (Le pondría un 9.7 si se pudiese, pero no un 10 ya que no creo en el juego perfecto).
    Venga va tengo que decirlo soy nintendero, aunque me crié con consolas de Sony (PS1 y PS2). Hago mi primera review porque estoy harto de que gente sin haber jugado o ni PROBADO el juego coja y le ponga un 0 de nota. Ni el Zelda ni el Horizon (que fanboys enfermizos de ambas partes se tiran basura sin sentido) se merecen ni un 0 (y ni un 10) y le pido a Metacritic que mejore sus reviews de usuario o se cargarán a este sitio web. Pero sin más dilatación... anal, comencemos.
    "El aliento salvaje": Este juego desde el principio te guía y no le das mucha importancia a lo que ves a tu alrededor... solo sigues el camino como quien dice (ya saben como los demás Zeldas)... pero hay un momento donde te dan libertad absoluta y hasta esa lucecita que ves al fondo te llenará de curiosidad... y ahí es donde vez el maravilloso mundo. Todo te picará de curiosidad, hasta cuando cocinas (yo en lo personal cada vez que cocino me entusiasma mucho ver la nueva comida que voy a desbloquear; por cierto les recomiendo juntar 5 trufas milenarias ya que te dan una comida chetadísima), también sentirás curiosidad por ver que hay más allá (es más les recomiendo que paseen por todo Hyrule que yo la vez pasada me encontré en el lago Hylia un dragón de electricidad que salía del propio agua, que ya me olvidé su nombre por cierto, y por el noroeste, en un cañón, hay un dragón de fuego que si mal no me equivoco se llama Eldra... y eso que los descubrí sin estimármelo, así que ya imaginareis mi asombro). Y mucha gente dice que a esta Hyrule le falta vida y no es así; ya que tienes condiciones climáticas que te dificultarán o facilitarán algunas actividades (como llover que te hace resbalar mientras escalas).
    "No es necesario el DLC": Hay misiones secundarias de todo tipo y unas "Pruebas heroicas" que son más complicadas. Y por resolverlas te darán nuevas armas y hasta nuevas vestimentas.
    "¿Un Zelda sin buena banda sonora?" Esto es cierto por parte.... el juego no tiene una banda sonora digna de Twilight Princess; pero yo creo que hicieron esto así pera que puedas escuchar el sonido del entorno y que el juego tenga más inmersión (osea que te sientas como el protagonista de la historia)... como el de la lluvia, pisadas de Link en el pasto, los pajaros trinar, los perrros aullando cuando mueren (no la verdad este no me mola mucho). En Switch se escucha mejor que en WiiU eh.
    "El legado de Zelda": A decir verdad este juego no rompe con lo básico del juego, osea es más de lo mismo, (y con lo básico me refiero a que Zelda necesita de Link para derrotar a Ganon) pero si han cambiado algunas cosas... como implementar a los campeones (con sus "bestias divinas" respectivamente) y que Link haya despertado luego de 100 años.
    "La inmersión es lo primero": Esta es la parte en donde me luzco. Mientras vayas progresando en el juego irás conociendo a cada campeón y sus pasados contigo... Al principio del juego te dicen que todos los campeones están muertos (luego del cataclismo claro) y a ti te dá meh... porque no los llegaste a conocer... pero conforme vayas descubriendo el pasado de cada campeón te vas encariñando más con ellos a tales puntos como el caso de Mipha, que ella es (porque su espíriu sigue vivo) una preciosísima princesa zora y campeona... que estaba enamorada de ti (de Link no de ti eh) y ella era muy dulce y cuando al final hablas con su espíritu se alegra por verte de nuevo y te jura que "SIEMPRE TE PROTEGERÁ", y esa parte del juego es tan melancólica que me puse a llorar durante 10 min. en serio; con Revali, sientes cierto odio por su egocentrimo; con Urbosa sientes seguridad y confianza, ya que es una gerudo muy fuerte y muy apuesta y con Daruk, sentirás confianza y optimismo, por la manera en que te habla... y con Zelda... al principio no te cae bien... pero resulta ser una dulzura de princesa que solo está desesperada por ayudar de alguna forma. Pero si bien tienes muchos sentimientos con los personajes secundarios, estos son desaprovechados en la historia principal y no barajaran (influenciarán) de ninguna manera la historia.
    "Eventos inesperados": Este juego esta lleno de minieventos inesperados... como en la aldea Kakariko, que Apaya (la nieta de Impa) cuando llueve entra corriendo a la casa y te dice que le gusta el sonido de la lluvia, ya que la relaja (por cierto cada vez que acabes con una bestia divina ella va escribir algo nuevo en su diario, y ella te ama en secreto jeje) y así hay más.

    PD: Estoy enamorado de Mipha, Zelda lo quieran o no tiene un culazo y es una dulzura y Link esta tobueno (y eso que soy hombre xD). Me pueden seguir en Twitter e Instagram con mi mismo nombre. Ha sido un placer.    … Expand
  99. Mgeri
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    It is not a 10 score game, but it's definitely not a 7.5 either. (current user score while I'm writing this) It has its weird Japanese solutions and design, but the game has a very unique atmosphere, and wherever you go, you will find interesting and new things. It's totally different experience than other open world games. Few more titles like this one, and my Switch purchase is justified.
  100. ParedesPablos
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Almost a perfect game. I couldn't stop playing until I finished it.
    More than 110 hours of entertainment and I didn't get bored even one minute. It definitely worth its price.
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  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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