The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. xxShadow
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Finished the game last night. I loved it!! It's without question the best Zelda ever made. I really didn't care the series over the last few years. They finally broke out of the same basic formula that they used in every entry of the series. And it was long overdue.
  2. wiiroy
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Notice how, of the 1,948 user reviews under an 8/10, only 35 of them were written after 2 days had passed since the game came out. Those are fraudulent reviews, those people didn't even play the game. I've been playing pretty much non-stop for 9 days now and can say that I'm ALMOST ready to give a balanced review of the game. It's that big, and that deep. Just about every user review madeNotice how, of the 1,948 user reviews under an 8/10, only 35 of them were written after 2 days had passed since the game came out. Those are fraudulent reviews, those people didn't even play the game. I've been playing pretty much non-stop for 9 days now and can say that I'm ALMOST ready to give a balanced review of the game. It's that big, and that deep. Just about every user review made after 3 days passed since release has given it an 8, 9, or perfect 10.

    What I can say is that the ~40hours I've put in so far have blown me away. This game has created a new league of open-world games. A new freedom of play unmatched anywhere. You have total freedom, you can do anything, go anywhere, you can fight the final boss straight away if you're game enough (I tried and got whooped). The combat is deep and challenging. The puzzles are clever, and they make you feel even more clever. The possibilities of play in the physics engine are seemingly endless, with only the players own creativity to limit them.

    The story is incredibly touching, making me tear up on many occasions. It has a perfect mix of mystery and progress, without being overbearing on the player's freedom. The world is astonishingly beautiful, I say that without exaggeration. I feel like I spend half my time gawking at sunrises, sunsets, epic vistas, or even simply the reflection of the sun on rained-on grass as it gently sways in the breeze while cloud shadows snake across the landscape.

    There is always something mysterious in the distance compelling you to explore. It's a world evidently designed by perfectionists. But to get there, you need to think about how to survive in the wilderness. If a lightning-storm comes - hide from conductive metal. If it's too wet to climb a cliff - find shelter, build a fire, and wait for clear skies. Or else go hunting, foraging and cook meals or brew potions to prepare. Go catch a faster horse, name it and build your bond with it so it will better obey you. The gameplay feels infinitely deep, and all of it is fun.

    This is an open-world game, an open-sky game, a survival game, an exploration game, an adventure game, a role-playing game, a puzzle game, a fighting game, an artistic game, It excites you, challenges you, rewards you, makes you laugh, makes you cry, and makes you think. It's the best game I've ever played. It's the ultimate game and it absolutely deserves it's critical acclaim.    … Expand
  3. ItsAllOgre5
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    What I love about this game is just how packed the world is. Yes, there are a few large stretches of nothing, but most of the time, you can't go 10 feet without stumbling into something interesting: a settlement, a shrine (a little puzzle dungeon), a monster camp, an animal to hunt, a minigame, an item cache... even just some scenery, like a waterfall, which benefits from the game'sWhat I love about this game is just how packed the world is. Yes, there are a few large stretches of nothing, but most of the time, you can't go 10 feet without stumbling into something interesting: a settlement, a shrine (a little puzzle dungeon), a monster camp, an animal to hunt, a minigame, an item cache... even just some scenery, like a waterfall, which benefits from the game's painterly visuals. And the thing is, the designers were clearly very confident in this world's ability to inspire wonder and entertain, because it's all optional and you can go fight the final boss right after starting the game, before even getting into the interesting story. Speaking of fighting, I enjoy it. The weapon durability system forces you to not just spam your strongest weapon, and the enemies are the toughest they've been since Zelda 1, though I do wish they had more attacks and variety. The best part is that there are many ways to do things, be it dispatching enemies or solving puzzles. It just gives you tools to play in its enormous sandbox; the world is so interactive, and even with all this, I still haven't encountered a single glitch, so besides a few framerate problems in the starting area and in forests, the game is remarkably stable, especially for an unoptimized port of a Wii U game. The pros easily outweigh the cons, and all this makes Breath of the Wild the best open-world game I've ever played.… Expand
  4. Rekiotsu
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Beautiful and exciting open world full of things you want to explore and discover, no matter on which console you are playing on. If you have the brand new Switch, or Wii U, this game is must have.
  5. geralt662
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Not a perfect game. No game is. But it's pretty damn incredible. I'm glad they delayed the game. The finished game looks much better than the gameplay footage we saw in 2015. The game is a lot of fun. The combat, climbing, horse riding. Hours fly by when I'm exploring the world.
  6. BingoClamshell
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This games tastes like ****
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  7. YEEyee
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    As a huge fan of this series I am glad to see a difference in the way we can play this game, it is your adventure and you can decide how you want to play the game. Only issue i have had with this game is probably the fps, but I myself look past it as i am too mesmerized by the fact that the open world and these game mechanics are a part of a legend of zelda game.
  8. Akahdrin
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Easily the best game that I've ever played on a console. I am shocked at the amount of negative spite reviews that rated it a 1. I would rate the game E.T. for Atari a 1, not this. Why is this game so good?

    It's open world, but not just open world. Like the Witcher 3 was pretty open, but I honestly don't care about Geralt. Fallout has the same problem, the main character is simply    Easily the best game that I've ever played on a console. I am shocked at the amount of negative spite reviews that rated it a 1. I would rate the game E.T. for Atari a 1, not this. Why is this game so good?

    It's open world, but not just open world. Like the Witcher 3 was pretty open, but I honestly don't care about Geralt. Fallout has the same problem, the main character is simply not important. Link is iconic and we know who he is. There aren't many games that simply pull you in based purely off the characters, but Nintendo happens to own the best IPs in the business.

    I hope that Metacritic does away with spite votes.    … Expand
  9. Youb
    Mar 10, 2017
    5
    Let us get the most pressing matter out of the way first. Zelda: Breath of the Wild is not a good game. There are several perfect scores in the critic page, and even more in the user submitted page, but those of us who are NOT paid to promote the game have a vastly different opinion of it.

    Namely, that this game is incredibly underwhelming, in pretty much every way imaginable. Combat is    Let us get the most pressing matter out of the way first. Zelda: Breath of the Wild is not a good game. There are several perfect scores in the critic page, and even more in the user submitted page, but those of us who are NOT paid to promote the game have a vastly different opinion of it.

    Namely, that this game is incredibly underwhelming, in pretty much every way imaginable. Combat is uninspired, the crafting mechanics feel tacked on, the AI is easily exploited especially when objects are in the way, and the story is.... well... laughably bad. The game features repetitive puzzles and embarrassing use of reskinned enemies. The framerate issues and objects in the distance popping in and out is horrible to experience. This game is simply not worth your time in any sense of the word. It is, in essence, an Assassin's Creed type game. It is promoting itself on this promise of delivering a game with a really cool idea, but the reality of the experience is more than simply lackluster. It is downright pathetic.    … Expand
  10. Alkhaz
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    It's hard to find a game with this level of liberty. We're talking about doing almost everything you might do in a video game.
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild brings the freedom every player always asked for. And it does even more by allowing you to never be bored.
  11. krysinello
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never has an open world game felt so alive and interesting to explore, yet Nintendo have done it. Breath of the Wild is spectacular, with each part of the world filled with interesting secrets to mechanics. The world might seem barren at first, but the game not only invites exploration, but also attention, as a simple rock, and formation might hold a secret, to the environment itself becoming puzzles, either for combat or unlocking Shrines, to it being a korok seed puzzles. The environment itself becomes apart of the game play and not just a platform from travelling from place to place.

    Almost everything in the game can be used for a purpose, trees, grass, mountains, wild life, and you are able to effectively utilize almost everything to your advantage, set fire to grass, to create an updraft then bombard an enemy encampment with bomb arrows, use rocks to hide, and attempt to sneak up on enemies etc. The amount of freedom is unparalleled in this title for what you can do.

    Everything is driven dynamically, weather, including wind, thunder storms rain etc, the weather can play an important part. During a thunder storm, carrying anything metal will probably get you struck by lightning, but this can apply to enemies as well... tough to beat enemy in a thunder storm? Drop a metal weapon, trick it into picking it up, and wait for him to get fried. This game is versatility at it's best, and promotes discovery, quick thinking and figuring out methods, that can be outside of the norm depending on the situation you find yourself in.

    The game starts out with very little hand holding at all, the Great Plateau is the opening area, there you get a little guidance on what to do, from there, after you get the para-glider it's completely open. You can complete the objective set out before you, with some small guidance, or you can go out, explore, unlock area maps, complete Shrines, and find the little environmental puzzles integrated to the environment. You unlock most of your abilities early within the game, which gives you the freedom to explore.

    The game is quite challenging, early on, it follows what you might call the standard difficulty of a Zelda title, enemies only doing a fraction of your health damage, particular the red bokoblin's, so frequent at the start, however, this soon changes, as the game starts to increase the frequency and spawns of more difficult enemies the more you end up defeating. The next hardest line of Bokoblin's, the blue ones can almost one shot you, and sometimes can early enough in the game. Basically you're going to die if you just charge in, and as such, need to effectively find ways to deal with large groups of enemies. This is where utilizing the environment, stealth and objects surrounding are required.

    Weapons themselves have a set durability. Early on, the durability of items will be limited, often breaking, requiring you to hunt other weapons, or defeat enemies to obtain new ones. Later on, you will get access to longer lasting items. This keeps up the games dynamic, switching weapons not only for situation, but also for the style of situation you find yourself in.

    The story of the game itself, is rather simple, but is told in an effective way, but even the majority of the story content is optional, you are free if you wish, to go straight to the final boss, and attempt to defeat him, although you will probably fail. The main plot basically relates to you as Link, being asleep and recovering for 100 years, with no memories, going out with the simple goal of freeing the 4 divine beasts, recovering your memories, and defeating calamity Ganon. The 120 shrines included main purposes are for teaching you mechanics, loot, and receiving spirit orbs, which 4 can be exchange by praying to receive an additional heart container, or more stamina. How you upgrade your stats is completely up to you, you can go all Stamina, which means you can run longer, climb longer, swim for longer, or on heart containers, which means you might actually be able to survive a hit. Some enemies can hit you for a whopping 14 hearts, getting one shot killed is common, and even later with more heart containers, getting 2 shot killed is common.

    The main dungeons in the game, break the Zelda convention, the 4 divine beasts are these dungeons, and are one giant puzzle, expanded upon on the Shrine mechanics. Conquering these give you powerful abilities that can be used in battle, but also make the final boss encounter considerably easier.

    There are a few flaws however, the frame rate does have some issues in a few areas, these are minimal and hardly retract from the experience, 99% of the time, it will hold up to the 30 fps goal. Since it does use a double buffer vsync solution however, if it does dip below 30fps, it will result in it dropping to the next lowest denominator, being 20fps, but these are very infrequent.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is brilliant, a near master piece.    … Expand
  12. ywdennis
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Great game!

    Amazing massive world. Fun gameplay and Mechanics. Nice art style. Story is entertaining.

    If you like Zelda and/or open world games you need to get this.
  13. seoros
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Not a big fan of RPGs but I really enjoyed this one. I'm kinda glad it didn't dwell on the lore of the game but rather the gameplay. I can't tell you how sick I am of plot driven games that fall short on combat. There's still a decent story, and okay voice acting. But what makes this game great is the gameplay. It's incredibly fun. Watching twitch streams won't do it justice. You need toNot a big fan of RPGs but I really enjoyed this one. I'm kinda glad it didn't dwell on the lore of the game but rather the gameplay. I can't tell you how sick I am of plot driven games that fall short on combat. There's still a decent story, and okay voice acting. But what makes this game great is the gameplay. It's incredibly fun. Watching twitch streams won't do it justice. You need to feel out the game. Read a puzzle and try to solve it. It's a very rewarding experience from a franchise that I thought was heading in the wrong direction. I've got to say I'm thoroughly impressed with this title. Great finale to my Wii U, which imo always got a bad rep.… Expand
  14. MakkaTheSlayer
    Mar 10, 2017
    7
    Game is quite good.. However, I find it quite tedious and generally boring a week after launch, I love how they have some voice acting, it's a great addition. Love the freedom of the game, but still don't find it enjoyable. This is my first Zelda game, the first 30 hours were magnificent. I loved finding random bosses and shrines. But i found this euphoric feeling while playing dissipateGame is quite good.. However, I find it quite tedious and generally boring a week after launch, I love how they have some voice acting, it's a great addition. Love the freedom of the game, but still don't find it enjoyable. This is my first Zelda game, the first 30 hours were magnificent. I loved finding random bosses and shrines. But i found this euphoric feeling while playing dissipate rapidly after a week.
    Recommend it to Zelda fans as you will probably enjoy it, but as a massive Skyrim fan I feel as if this doesn't completely do it for me.

    TL:DR
    Love the art style.
    Voice acting is great
    Feels a bit basic
    FPS drops
    Tedious    … Expand
  15. Vile-Okami
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game is astounding. Not since the PS2 have I found a game I love as much as this one. I expect I'm oing to be exploring BOTW for quite awhile. Everywhere you go there's something to explore or something to find.
  16. kibbi1988
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing. I've played previous Zelda games from old gen consoles. Breathe of the Wild takes it a step further, by adding a large open world, which makes the game fun to explore. It isn't like previous Zelda games that felt more linear. You can choose which temples you go to first in the main game story line, that is your choice to make, which gives you lots of room to explore the regions. The physics of the game are also really cool, everything form climbing to weather, etc.… Expand
  17. HollywoodZ
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely a joy from every angle. The story is well told, the gameplay is changed for the better from previous entries, and the challenge is tough, but rewarding. I've played for well over 40 hours now and I've only just defeated the first dungeon. The critics are right to give this game the amazing scores it's been receiving.

    The sheer joy of exploration and discovery is    This game is absolutely a joy from every angle. The story is well told, the gameplay is changed for the better from previous entries, and the challenge is tough, but rewarding. I've played for well over 40 hours now and I've only just defeated the first dungeon. The critics are right to give this game the amazing scores it's been receiving.

    The sheer joy of exploration and discovery is simply a treat not seen in a Zelda game since Wind Waker. If you are even slightly interested in a huge open world game with plenty to see and do, I encourage you to check out Breath of the Wild. The time you spend in this game will be as satisfying as it is rewarding.    … Expand
  18. GToad
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Amazing, nintendo hit it out of the park with this one. The hype is totally worth it, the characters and combat are amazing and so detailed, and it looks absolutely beautiful, definitely a 10!
  19. rockyboss7
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Es una maravilla. Mundo abierto de verdad, sin relleno, nada sobra, todo tiene su sentido y está colocado ahí para algo. Las físicas que tiene, construyendo un mundo completamente vivo y con unas mecánicas perfectas hacen que este juego sea eso, perfecto.
  20. b0xx3r
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Many reviews have already said it, just here to submit my rating without copying the same thing but need to type something for the character limit....
  21. 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
  22. JayFray
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best game i've played in the last decade. The World is so interesting that i find myself smiling with the charm and personality of everything in the game. the art style is great. Nintendo hit a Homerun with this game. It is hard already, i cannot imagine what they will do with the hard mode coming up. i am not going to spoil the fun, just a tip, dont get too attachedThis is by far the best game i've played in the last decade. The World is so interesting that i find myself smiling with the charm and personality of everything in the game. the art style is great. Nintendo hit a Homerun with this game. It is hard already, i cannot imagine what they will do with the hard mode coming up. i am not going to spoil the fun, just a tip, dont get too attached with your weapons. ;) you welcome… Expand
  23. Komi35
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game is almost perfect. There's so much to do and explore. The graphics are amazing. Its funny how all these salty haters come here because their "manly" PS4 and XB1 games don't get as good reviews.
  24. BrinZalazar
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Having been away from Nintendo for a while, this is a refreshing game, that takes me back to the joy and adventure of the original, while improving on it in every way possible. I feel this game will change the way we see and play open world games going forward.
  25. iamcpc
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Love this game. The world is huge. You would thing that with such a massive world it would get boring going all over the place but it's not. Every time you go somewhere there are hundreds of things, little secrets, hidden treasure,
  26. 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
  27. DukeNukemRJ
    Mar 10, 2017
    4
    Jogo trava sem parar, erro de sicronização, sem opção de armazenamento do salve, se o console dar defeito, ja era, horas jogada fora, só para saudosistas e amantes incondicionais da Nintendo mesmo.
  28. Theherobrine333
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game awesome, a new way to zelda games, game had a lot of Disadvantages, but advantages overlap
    they. The best Zelda game made of the last time//
  29. Ensigned
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda game ever made. Best adventure game ever made. I am a 38 year old corporate executive and attorney and, to be honest, this is the game that has gotten me back into gaming. I honestly can't believe the level of detail in the gameplay. I have never played a game with this much attention to gameplay detail in my life. Super fun and super challenging. There is so much to explore.
  30. Powerphoenix
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    A great video game tells a great story. An unforgettable video game engages your emotions. BotW takes hold of your senses and never lets go. Whether it's watching a sunrise, planning an attack on a larger foe with limited supplies, base-jumping from a mountain, or running to see what's over the next ridge, BotW does all of this and more. It lays the world at your feet and asks you toA great video game tells a great story. An unforgettable video game engages your emotions. BotW takes hold of your senses and never lets go. Whether it's watching a sunrise, planning an attack on a larger foe with limited supplies, base-jumping from a mountain, or running to see what's over the next ridge, BotW does all of this and more. It lays the world at your feet and asks you to explore and, most importantly, to play. I've never been drawn to adventure quite as thoroughly and freely as I have in BotW. I had to actively fight against my instinct to follow the story and trust that going anywhere is perfectly okay. With so much to see, BotW might keep me entertained for years. Beautiful, stunning, awe-inspiring, and funny. This is the gold standard of game development and an answer in the Affirmative to the question: Are video games art?… Expand
  31. Quackattack78
    Mar 10, 2017
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a culmination of the works and imagination by Nintendo that brings me that same feeling of adventure that Ocarina of Time did so long ago. It's a new step for the 3D Zelda line, one that strays from familiar linearity and allows the user to take the world on at their own pace.

    There are many things Nintendo does right, including large scale    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a culmination of the works and imagination by Nintendo that brings me that same feeling of adventure that Ocarina of Time did so long ago. It's a new step for the 3D Zelda line, one that strays from familiar linearity and allows the user to take the world on at their own pace.

    There are many things Nintendo does right, including large scale exploration, engaging gameplay, dynamic weather, a fully interactive environment, and a physics engine that falls right into the middle of realistic and wacky. All of these elements work together to create a believable world, as well as an experience the rewards creativity while still maintaining a degree of accessibility. The game stops holding your hand soon after you activate the first Sheikah Tower.

    One thing the game does exceptionally well is providing a plethora of content everywhere you go. This was very overwhelming at first, as every time I set a goal I would find myself getting distracted by Korok puzzles, Shrines, and side quests. While most of the side quests are simple, many of which can be categorized under the fetch quest umbrella, others provide unique and meaningful rewards. Shrines take the place of Pieces of Heart, and reward you with spirit orbs that can be used in sets of four to upgrade your health or stamina. The variance in mechanics the Shrines provide are a welcomed addition. Korok puzzles are plentiful as well, all of which are simple environmental puzzles that upon completion reward you with a Korok Seed, an item that is used for increasing inventory space for weapons, shields, and bows.

    I have mixed feelings about the inclusion of the stamina meter, as well as weapon durability and dungeon design. The Stamina meter from Skyward Sword returns, and is used for climbing, gliding, and sprinting. For climbing and gliding, the inclusion of the meter is necessary as it helps to give a feeling a progression when upgraded. It keeps you grounded until you make a little progress so that you can take to the sky later. New heights can literally be reached once stamina is upgraded. For sprinting, however, the use of the stamina meter hinders movement, an artificial roadblock that slows my progression through the world that I find to be completely unnecessary given the size of the game's sandbox.

    Durability I found to be annoying in the beginning of the game, and I wouldn't be surprised if others are put off from proceeding through the game as a result of having to find a new set of weapons after every few enemy encounters. It's arguable that this design decision was intentional; a means of forcing the player to be more creative when approaching enemies. Not everyone is creative, however, and as a result this mechanic can be disabling to those who would rather run in and channel their inner Leeroy Jenkins. As you progress, durability does become less of an issue as you acquire more powerful and durable weapons.

    Dungeon design is excellent, but they are rather short and there are only 4 included in the base game, which is a shame considering some of the best puzzles in the game are included in them.

    Now for the bad:
    The Story: fairly weak and straight forward, a result produced by the game's openworld design. The entire time I was waiting for that "moment", the one that would force me to drop my jaw in awe, but it never arrived. The voice acting (in English) is bland, and many of the cast decisions the localization team made are questionable at best (looking at you, Yunobo). There are elements that are crucial to the lore of the series that are only vaguely referenced within the main quest, odd exclusions that in many respects worked against what the story was trying to convey.

    Sound Design: Brilliant. Nothing is too overbearing, and everything fits in. The music, on the other hand, leaves much to be desired, especially when compared to previous entries in the series. There weren't any tracks that actually gripped my attention, not like the classic MIDI tracks such as Gerudo Valley from OoT, the Overworld Theme from TWW, and the more recent Midna's Lament from TP.

    Performance: While docked, the game runs at a 900p native resolution, and a 720p native resolution while undocked. This was a poor decision by Nintendo in my opinion, and the game should have been locked to render at 720p native in both configurations. There are little to no framerate issues while undocked and running at 720p, but there is substantial inconsistency in the framerate rendering at a native 900p while docked. Probably partition errors as a result of upgrading the resolution. Hopefully this can be addressed in the future, and Nintendo provides a performance preference for those of us who prefer framerate over visual fidelity.

    All in all, The Breath of the Wild provides a unique and engaging user experience. While not perfect, it is one of the most notable games Nintendo has ever developed. 8.5/10.    … Expand
  32. InsanityCrow
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game combines all of the best elements of every Zelda game, removes the fat and delivers one unforgettable experience. The excellent level design and jaw dropping moments of Ocarina, the nuances of Majoras mask, the adventure of windwaker, the tight controls and set pieces of twilight princess, and even the best bits of Skyward Sword make it into botw. If you've never played a ZeldaThis game combines all of the best elements of every Zelda game, removes the fat and delivers one unforgettable experience. The excellent level design and jaw dropping moments of Ocarina, the nuances of Majoras mask, the adventure of windwaker, the tight controls and set pieces of twilight princess, and even the best bits of Skyward Sword make it into botw. If you've never played a Zelda game before, or didn't like it in the past, this may just make you a believer.… Expand
  33. Crazyorloco
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Remarkable and beautiful. you can so much fun not even playing the main mission. The world feels real and it's a joy exploring it. This zelda game also provides a great challenge compared to other zelda games. It deserves all the praise it gets.
  34. thejay
    Mar 10, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An excellent open world game. Low quality textures and severe performance issues somewhat mar what is otherwise and exceptionally beautiful game. The other games will explain how incredible the world is to explore and how engaging it is. I quite like the equipment destruction mechanic, as it encourages changing of weapons in the early game and keeps combat somewhat fresh even at the end of the game.

    Absolutely a recommended buy if you have a system that can play it.

    However, the main dungeons while fun are consistently far shorter than would have been ideal from a gameplay stance. The final boss is pretty much a joke, especially its final stage. Post game content is lacking too. If you can beat Ganon, there's one harder superboss and then nothing to do but find collectibles. Despite its huge world, the game feels frustratingly small.    … Expand
  35. JayJuliet
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    It is one of the greatest Zelda game i have ever played. The details and designs, how open it is, the amount of stuff you can do heck even the npc and important characters are unique in their own way. Even the small easter eggs that this game bring us about the older Zelda games that has been made. I have never been so in love with a game in my life and it does deserve all those perfectIt is one of the greatest Zelda game i have ever played. The details and designs, how open it is, the amount of stuff you can do heck even the npc and important characters are unique in their own way. Even the small easter eggs that this game bring us about the older Zelda games that has been made. I have never been so in love with a game in my life and it does deserve all those perfect scores from all gaming media.… Expand
  36. Kyros
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Simplemente el mejor juego en la Historia de los videojuegos hasta ahora. ese mundo abierto descomunal y esa forma de jugar es que es hermoso valoro mucho a Nintendo por este gran juego
  37. ThanatosMK
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    It's amazing!! I've played almost all Zelda games, and I can say this is the best one until now!! All the interactions, all the quests, the missions, the puzzles, etc!! I LOVE IT!!
    You must play it a while at least!
  38. f11
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Es el zelda mas grande que han hecho hasta ahora. record con mayor perfect score y en ventas. La nueva aventura de link ahora 100 años en el futuro. switch y wiiU
  39. otakete
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Mejor zelda , incluso superando a ocarina of time, desde luego se merece ser el juego del año como minimo,,,
    Sin duda una compra obligatoria con la nueva consola nintendo switch
  40. itsfredfuchs
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    A huge step above the previous title; Skyward Sword. Hands down the most I put into any Zelda game, and I didn't expect that at all. I felt compelled to finish any possible side quests and do as much of the side content as I possibly could. This game isn't a solid 10/10 by my standards. Its more of a 9.7/10 But I feel bad giving this game a 9/10 (especially with the Sony and MicrosoftA huge step above the previous title; Skyward Sword. Hands down the most I put into any Zelda game, and I didn't expect that at all. I felt compelled to finish any possible side quests and do as much of the side content as I possibly could. This game isn't a solid 10/10 by my standards. Its more of a 9.7/10 But I feel bad giving this game a 9/10 (especially with the Sony and Microsoft fanboys obliterating this game's user score out of butthurt. Honestly the only reason I'm writing this review. If Sony/Microsoft fans can do it, so can we. Its fair.) The world is filled with things to explore. Various different things to fight, various different ingredients to find, a buttload of hidden shrines and puzzles to solve. And of course the main story, which I would argue is one of the more interesting stories in all of the currently existing Zelda lore. I wouldn't consider the story super deep or intricate, but it certainly is extremely enjoyable. Which is about as much as I expect out of a Zelda game. The combat in this Zelda game is by far the best in any Zelda game. There has never been a Zelda game I considered "difficult" in terms of combat, and this game is the sole exception to that. In the beginning of the game, the combat is exceptionally difficult, as every bit of health you take can be a deadly amount. As the game goes on, you learn the combat more, and also gain more health, ultimately giving the combat a very fair thing to learn. Of course you gain more benefits from doing the side content to (namely in terms of health, defense, and stamina, as well as better equipment that makes combat easier).

    That being said, I do have some problems with it. Namely the main complaint is the shock element. Shock is an insanely broken element when used against you. No amount of shock resistance can save you from it. Another problem I had with it were the gyro puzzles in shrines. I've played this both on the Wii U and the Switch versions, and the Switch does the gyro based puzzles just fine. However, the Wii U version has major issues with the gyro controls. Another problem is that I feel the amount of Koroks is extremely excessive. Supposedly there are around 900 of them. I am fine with the 120 shrines because those are very large structures and the overall reward for completing them is incredible. But with Koroks, you only ever want to find enough to upgrade your melee weapon inventory to hold all the weapons you want. Upgrading the bow total and shield total is ultimately useless as those don't break nearly as often. In short, its not worth finding all 900 of those little schmucks. One final problem I have with the game is that I feel the combat becomes less rewarding as the game goes on. And I found myself wanting more from it after a certain amount of time playing the game.

    tl;dr this game is far from perfect, I rate it a solid 9.7 out of 10.    … Expand
  41. theSMOOF
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda has never been more alive than in Breath of the Wild. The game pays homage to every single thing that made the series what is is, and in the same stroke seeks to rewrite those elements in a way that feels modern, deliberate, and spectacular.

    This Zelda is completely open. It's the first time since 1986 that Nintendo has been comfortable giving YOU the reigns and    The Legend of Zelda has never been more alive than in Breath of the Wild. The game pays homage to every single thing that made the series what is is, and in the same stroke seeks to rewrite those elements in a way that feels modern, deliberate, and spectacular.

    This Zelda is completely open. It's the first time since 1986 that Nintendo has been comfortable giving YOU the reigns and allowing you to create the Legend for yourself. Gone is the hour+ hand holding tutorial introduction to the game and story. This game is much more abstract. You are given a shirt and some pants, a shiny futuristic tablet, and told to go out and make your place in the world.

    The story is given to you in pieces, fragments. Some people may complete the game without ever really learning the whole story that led to Link's current dilemma. If you wanted to, you could go "storm the castle" and defeat the end boss within the first hour or so of the game. You'd have to be extremely skilled and extremely lucky, but it's technically possible.

    In a series that has been built upon a series of closed doors, and slowly feeding you the tools to get passed them, this game instead gives you those tools from the onset and allows you to get the doors open as you wish. You can truly go anywhere and do anything, and there are as many different ways to solve the various obstacles as there are obstacles.

    I could talk about the game all day, and what it has done to grow and evolve, but the simple end result is that this is easily the best iteration of a Zelda game we've ever gotten. It may be the best Open World game that's been made, and I may even go as far as to say it's now my favorite game of all time.    … Expand
  42. Charles_1859
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I really enjoy this game. The pace is somewhat slower than in other games, but it really works. It is almost a "non-game", but it just so much fun to go and explore. Plus, I like the amiibo support in here. So overall, the game just works and that makes it a 10 for me. Note: I only played the Wii U version and my rating is based on this.
  43. Hooverbranch
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game is not perfect. There are real frame rate issues. There are times where you just get owned by a group of simple enemies and you want to just give up. The weapons breaking can become beyond annoying. And yet I am giving it a ten not because its perfect (no game is) but because it took my expectations of a Zelda game and blew it out of the water. I have not been this excited toThis game is not perfect. There are real frame rate issues. There are times where you just get owned by a group of simple enemies and you want to just give up. The weapons breaking can become beyond annoying. And yet I am giving it a ten not because its perfect (no game is) but because it took my expectations of a Zelda game and blew it out of the water. I have not been this excited to pick the controller back up and play a game since Final Fantasy X. And I havent even touched the story line yet. I have been exploring the world and collecting Shrines (I have 50 as of right now) and everything I discover feels like an achievement in itself.

    I am excited to start the main Storyline after I unlock my last two areas of the map. And I have a feeling I will be playing this game for a long time to come.    … Expand
  44. giovannilarcett
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 100 years after losing in battle against Calamity Ganon, Link awakens in an unknown room. He has no idea how he got there or who he truly is. Breath of the Wild is the story of this young man recollecting fragments of his memory in order to remember his past, as well as reversing the chain of events that led to the demise of Hyrule. This involves traveling throughout the land, and restoring control over the Divine Beasts, mechanical machines made to combat the evil Ganon. That's the most I can give away before diving into spoilers. The game really sets itself apart from previous Zelda titles in the way it tells the story. You discover the story as you play. While most RPGs are quite a scripted experience, this one stands against the trends, and delivers excellence.… Expand
  45. 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..
  46. datracer
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    The negative reviews are depressing. Clearly a bunch of people hating on this game while giving perfect 10s to the exclusives made by Sony. It's video games people. There no need for such pettiness as you can enjoy both gaming platforms. I sincerely love Breath of the Wild. Its clear that the creators put a lot of work into hand crafting each part of the world. The other day, I threw aThe negative reviews are depressing. Clearly a bunch of people hating on this game while giving perfect 10s to the exclusives made by Sony. It's video games people. There no need for such pettiness as you can enjoy both gaming platforms. I sincerely love Breath of the Wild. Its clear that the creators put a lot of work into hand crafting each part of the world. The other day, I threw a rusty weapon into an Octorock charging up his attack. He spit the weapon back at me, but ....rust free! Things like this are what I love about the game. Just pure fun.… Expand
  47. LuisPerez39
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Lovely game so far. One of the best I've every played. Though I won't lie, the towers scattered throughout the land reminds me of Ubisoft. Regardless, they are instrumental in unlocking the map data. The shrines give you more of a classic Zelda puzzle design that is missing from the world. The music is very lacking in the game compared to past Zeldas. I'm guessing that was a stylisticLovely game so far. One of the best I've every played. Though I won't lie, the towers scattered throughout the land reminds me of Ubisoft. Regardless, they are instrumental in unlocking the map data. The shrines give you more of a classic Zelda puzzle design that is missing from the world. The music is very lacking in the game compared to past Zeldas. I'm guessing that was a stylistic choice. I just miss the looped overtones. Overall, I'd say this is one of finest games every created.… Expand
  48. luther3000
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Es un gran juego. Me encanta cómo se puede escalar montañas y volar por el aire. Es muy divertido. El juego es muy difícil. Quiero jugar todo el dia mañana Gracias Nintendo. Muy bien!
  49. larissayates
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I'm playing the Wii U version and absolutely love it. The Switch was so expensive and I'm happy that Nintendo didn't move the game to being just for the Switch. It is really fun but challenging at the same time. Enemies will defeat you in 1 hit. Thunder will electrocute you if you have armor on. It's a very detailed game, and one that plays wonderfully!!!
  50. Cragoten
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    In this game, I have never felt safe and I have died countless times on my journey so far, but I WANT to keep going. It truly is an epic adventure. You start off with not a single cloth on your back. You constantly pick up new equipment and improve your arsenal. This game has been an emotional ride and one that truly tugs on the heart strings. The game reminds me of a Studio Ghibli film.In this game, I have never felt safe and I have died countless times on my journey so far, but I WANT to keep going. It truly is an epic adventure. You start off with not a single cloth on your back. You constantly pick up new equipment and improve your arsenal. This game has been an emotional ride and one that truly tugs on the heart strings. The game reminds me of a Studio Ghibli film. The music, the artstyle. A very beautiful game and one I feel so fortunate to enjoy.… Expand
  51. halo360
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is one of those games that you'll remember for years. It has redefined the open world genre, breaking away from common staples found in most open world RPGs. The scale of the game is enormous. We're talking huge valleys, high mountains, a vast desert. Nintendo did a good job populating the world and not making it seem barren. You will see NPCs traveling on the roadsBreath of the Wild is one of those games that you'll remember for years. It has redefined the open world genre, breaking away from common staples found in most open world RPGs. The scale of the game is enormous. We're talking huge valleys, high mountains, a vast desert. Nintendo did a good job populating the world and not making it seem barren. You will see NPCs traveling on the roads throughout the world. If they get into battle, you can help them defeat enemies for a reward. There are horse stables spread throughout the land that allow you to register and board your horse. I'm still looking for Epona. I know she's out there. Please, try out this game. It's special. Games like this come out once a decade.… Expand
  52. BionicMatt
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Aside from the odd framerate issues, and lack of being able to rebind controls, this game is nothing short of incredible. This is the kind of game you start up and tell yourself you'll only play an hour, then next thing you know its 3am. Only 10 or so hours through, but from what I've seen it gets even better once the story starts rolling.

    I know not everyone likes Zelda/Nintendo, and    Aside from the odd framerate issues, and lack of being able to rebind controls, this game is nothing short of incredible. This is the kind of game you start up and tell yourself you'll only play an hour, then next thing you know its 3am. Only 10 or so hours through, but from what I've seen it gets even better once the story starts rolling.

    I know not everyone likes Zelda/Nintendo, and that fine. I hear Horizon and Nier are both great games for PS4, and I suggest if you have one give them a try. But just know that a good game on a Nintendo platform isn't a threat to your livelihood, there is no justifiable reason to blanket spam 0 reviews for a game you admit to have never played. There is not some giant conspiracy, all these reviewers are 'shills' created by Big o'l Nintendo to convince people to buy their tablet. Let go of your disappointment over No man's sky and Watch Dogs: your ESO and your Homefront. This game deserves all the praise it gets.    … Expand
  53. cameron920
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Very happy with this game. Got my Switch 4 days late thanks to Walmart. I've been playing Breath of the Wild non stop over the last few days. Absolutely brilliant. Still getting used to the new controls. It's weird clicking y to jump. But the game itself is perfect. I've spent hours just riding through Hyrule, and discovering the shrines/towers. I should probably get on that Main Quest butVery happy with this game. Got my Switch 4 days late thanks to Walmart. I've been playing Breath of the Wild non stop over the last few days. Absolutely brilliant. Still getting used to the new controls. It's weird clicking y to jump. But the game itself is perfect. I've spent hours just riding through Hyrule, and discovering the shrines/towers. I should probably get on that Main Quest but I'm having too much fun.… Expand
  54. Ghostsinze
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Este juego esta entre un 9 y un 10, el porque le doy un diez es sencillo, porque la gente que esta amargada y solo buscar joder a la industria de los juegos, a la que supuestamente aman, estan llamando a jaurias de personas para bajarle la nota, jamas habia jugado a ningun zelda, y creedme que despues de jugar a este juego voy a arrasar con la saga completa, me parece un juego precioso conEste juego esta entre un 9 y un 10, el porque le doy un diez es sencillo, porque la gente que esta amargada y solo buscar joder a la industria de los juegos, a la que supuestamente aman, estan llamando a jaurias de personas para bajarle la nota, jamas habia jugado a ningun zelda, y creedme que despues de jugar a este juego voy a arrasar con la saga completa, me parece un juego precioso con una banda sonora bonita y divertida, con una cantidad de pequeñas tonterias que lo hacen divertido y que despierta mentes curiosas, hay tanto por descubrir en el, comparto con dos amigos que tambien lo tienen informacion que consigo porque es casi imposible saber todo de este juego, cada dia descubres una cosa minimo nueva que hacer,me impresiona tmbn que me lo estoy pasando con otra persona y q las maneras de avanzar o resolver los problemas en las dos partidas las hemos superado de manera distinta, las posibilidades son increibles... es una pena que haya gente tan toxica que le este bajando la nota a este juego... no sacan ningun beneficio para nadie... No se si les pagarán por hacer esto o simplemente estan amargados y creen que echar mierda a un trabajo que ha realizado gente con toda su ilusion y su pasion que se ha creido en el proyecto que se han dejado mucho dinero para hacerlo, evidentemente por un beneficio pero tambien por contentar a las personas, esten echando por tierra el trabajo de estas personas, me parece que no son buena gente o consecuentes con lo que estan haciendo, por suerte tengo este juego y mi recomendacion es evidente todo el mundo que viene a mi casa a jugarlo queda maravillado y se le queda una cara de vuelta a la infancia que es una delicia de ver, muy recomendado incluso para jugar con amigos ya que dos cabezas piensan mas que una y os resultara mas facil y lo explotareis mucho mejor, en resumen si lo tuviera que analizar con una palabra seria BONITO, es una bendición para el mundo de los videojuegos viendo como estan yendo las cosas.… Expand
  55. 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
  56. Zodian
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Sin duda alguna, una belleza de juego.

    - Tiene una sensación de libertad que nunca había experimentado.
    - Un mundo enorme totalmente vivo.
    - Un apartado gráfico que, sin ser algo puntero, es precioso.
    - Una banda sonora a la altura de cualquier otro Zelda.

    Si tuviese que decir cosas buenas de este juego no podría parar, ¿la pega? Que no saliese antes.
  57. Chlawl
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game is truly amazing. I let myself get a little bummed out by the negative reviews, and then I actually played the game. Don't let yourself get sucked in to their hate. If you want a game that gives you one story quest and 5 side quests to complete before you get the next story quest and 5 side quests, this is not the game for you. If you want a game that you can explore and getThis game is truly amazing. I let myself get a little bummed out by the negative reviews, and then I actually played the game. Don't let yourself get sucked in to their hate. If you want a game that gives you one story quest and 5 side quests to complete before you get the next story quest and 5 side quests, this is not the game for you. If you want a game that you can explore and get sucked in to, this is the game for you.

    In the beginning of the game I felt lost, and I felt like I wasn't clearing the content fast enough to make me feel accomplished. Then I realized how silly that feeling was, and that I had been conditioned to feel that way by every other open world game in the past. This is likely the feeling that all of the negative reviewers are feeling as well, and they just haven't evolved past it. Breath of the wild evolves the genre, and in my opinion is a step in the right direction.    … Expand
  58. 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
  59. Magicode
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Seriously People, the negative reviewers have either never played this game, or totally missed out on what it is trying to accomplish. This is a huge step in the Zelda franchise. If you guys are hating on it for not being an Ocarina of Time clone, stop living in the past. This is a time for new ideas to be realized in video games, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild executes thisSeriously People, the negative reviewers have either never played this game, or totally missed out on what it is trying to accomplish. This is a huge step in the Zelda franchise. If you guys are hating on it for not being an Ocarina of Time clone, stop living in the past. This is a time for new ideas to be realized in video games, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild executes this masterfully. As for the Graphics and FPS, they are not bad to the point where they effect gameplay, and frankly, I am disappointed that people give a game 0/10 because the Switch doesn't match the computing power of Xbox and PS4. That is not what this game is about.

    If you are looking for an amazing, rich, and vibrant open world adventure, this is the place to find it. Side quests are around every corner, and countless other things to do are everywhere.

    This Game thoroughly deserves all of the Perfect scores it is getting, and don't listen to these bogus negative reviews.    … Expand
  60. WormBook
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This is my first Zelda game so I'm not blinded by nostalgia. This is honestly an incredible game. It really gives me a Shadow of Colossus vibe. I'm blown away by the size of the map. I believe it's even larger than Skyrim which is crazy. I'm still discovering the world. I'm looking for every stable, every shrine, every detail of the map. It's the only game to play on the Switch, so IThis is my first Zelda game so I'm not blinded by nostalgia. This is honestly an incredible game. It really gives me a Shadow of Colossus vibe. I'm blown away by the size of the map. I believe it's even larger than Skyrim which is crazy. I'm still discovering the world. I'm looking for every stable, every shrine, every detail of the map. It's the only game to play on the Switch, so I figured I'll have a lot of time to do it.… Expand
  61. Gronxy
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Definitely wouldn't have bought the Switch had it not been for this game. Can't say I'm a big fan of the console but the new Zelda is phenomenal. It presents a difficulty level that hasn't been seen in Zelda in years. You definitely can't call Zelda a kids game anymore. The game doesn't hold your hand and it makes it you navigate the kingdom by yourself. No objectives. No route. It's up toDefinitely wouldn't have bought the Switch had it not been for this game. Can't say I'm a big fan of the console but the new Zelda is phenomenal. It presents a difficulty level that hasn't been seen in Zelda in years. You definitely can't call Zelda a kids game anymore. The game doesn't hold your hand and it makes it you navigate the kingdom by yourself. No objectives. No route. It's up to you to find your way. The world is alive and interactive. The characters are lovable and quirky. It's still feels like classic Nintendo in many ways. But it finally fixed many issues that made the last few Zeldas seem like repeats of the classic formula.… Expand
  62. yoshi19
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers:

    I just completed the Ruta temple and can safely say that this is one of the best games that I've ever played. I feel like I still have so much to do in the game. Feeling a bit overwhelmed but loving every second of it. I really like that there is a variety of arrows in the game. I was able to beat the boss of Ruta by using Lightening arrows and utilizing Cryosis. Seriously, there are so many different ways to play this game. Please try it out. You won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  63. olso9323
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Even though the game suffers from some frame rate issues which does bother me to some degree, the game as a whole is just pure fun. It might not have the best story ever, nor the best looking graphics out there, but the overall experience deserves a perfect score in my opinion. Definitely a must play!
  64. ernchii
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I have only scratched the surface of the game and already I am deeply engrossed with it. The world feels vast and exciting, the fact that you can go anywhere that looks interesting (which is almost everywhere in this game) is liberating and so, so fun. Just roaming the large forests, climbing every inch of a mountain and running frantically from enemies that are trying to kill me, thisI have only scratched the surface of the game and already I am deeply engrossed with it. The world feels vast and exciting, the fact that you can go anywhere that looks interesting (which is almost everywhere in this game) is liberating and so, so fun. Just roaming the large forests, climbing every inch of a mountain and running frantically from enemies that are trying to kill me, this game is exciting and encourages exploration and experimentation. I find myself getting distracted so many times. Even when I only need to walk a few more feet up to a shrine, a enclave in the distance distracts me, or there is something glimmering in a distant tree that beckons me to go over. It is simply amazing.

    The only flaws of this game are it's frame drops, so far only seen in areas with lots of grass, and the fact that the Sheikah Slate is hard to activate, although that is not the game's fault, rather the poor placement of the '-' on the joycon.

    In short, Breath of the Wild is fun. And that is all that matters in a game.    … Expand
  65. LaLaLakers
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Guys....this game is seriously good. Like Ocarina of Time good. Can't say that I've been too happy with Nintendo in recent years. Especially with their strict Youtube policies. But this makes up for it. Zelda finally added a system for tracking quests. The lack of this made me give Skyward Sword a bad rating. Also no more gimmicky motion controls. A solid, fluid combat system. Probably theGuys....this game is seriously good. Like Ocarina of Time good. Can't say that I've been too happy with Nintendo in recent years. Especially with their strict Youtube policies. But this makes up for it. Zelda finally added a system for tracking quests. The lack of this made me give Skyward Sword a bad rating. Also no more gimmicky motion controls. A solid, fluid combat system. Probably the best combat system ever implemented in a sand box open world.. I love how vibrant and colorful the world is. Nintendo was really able to make the game beautiful despite using low quality textures. As gamers, we are blessed to have so many great titles Between Zelda, Nioh, Horizon, and Nier, I've been keeping myself quite busy :)… Expand
  66. LauriGamerEST
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This was the first Zelda game that I have ever played but I can surely say that this is my favorite game I have played in my life. The game itself has a really good story and looks beautiful even tho it doesnät run in 1080p. Everyone who likes open world games or story games should definitely get this game.
  67. darrbaear
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Really cool game. Wasn't a big Zelda fan before but I really wanted the Swtich and this was the only game worth buying. Totally went in with no expectations and have been blown away. I've honestly spent so much time climbing and taking screenshots. I haven't noticed any frame drops, but I do play primarily in handheld mode, for what it's worth. The voice acting is nothing special, butReally cool game. Wasn't a big Zelda fan before but I really wanted the Swtich and this was the only game worth buying. Totally went in with no expectations and have been blown away. I've honestly spent so much time climbing and taking screenshots. I haven't noticed any frame drops, but I do play primarily in handheld mode, for what it's worth. The voice acting is nothing special, but it's decent enough. I've only played bits and pieces of Windwaker and Twilight Princess, so this is my first true experience with the series. It's a special game. I don't know why. But if you play it, you'll know what I mean.… Expand
  68. eddieprince
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I've been playing nonstop since launch. I absolutely love this game. I really don't understand how so many people could leave a negative review on such a masterpiece. I'm confident that they're trolls from other gaming platforms. Anyways, I love how little tutorial is given in this game. You awake in this shrine, with no memory of what's happened. And that's it. You're already playing theI've been playing nonstop since launch. I absolutely love this game. I really don't understand how so many people could leave a negative review on such a masterpiece. I'm confident that they're trolls from other gaming platforms. Anyways, I love how little tutorial is given in this game. You awake in this shrine, with no memory of what's happened. And that's it. You're already playing the game. Now I see what they meant when they said that they modeled the game after the original Zelda. I'm an old gamer, and began gaming back in the late 80s. I remember playing the orginal NES Zelda. I remember preordering A Link to the Past. This series means a lot to me and I'm so thankful that it has survived all these years.… Expand
  69. geodude21
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I'm going to avoid spoilers out of respect for those who will buy the game. Let me say the world is vast. I thought they were exaggerating but no, it really is. And there is so much to explore. I love the temperature aspect of the game. It encouraged me to collect different types of clothing rather than the Champions Tunic. To explore the cold regions, you need warm clothing. And viceI'm going to avoid spoilers out of respect for those who will buy the game. Let me say the world is vast. I thought they were exaggerating but no, it really is. And there is so much to explore. I love the temperature aspect of the game. It encouraged me to collect different types of clothing rather than the Champions Tunic. To explore the cold regions, you need warm clothing. And vice versa for the desert regions. You can get round this by cooking spicy food. Or carrying a torch. Or building a fire. As you can see, there are so many different ways to approach the game. The stamina aspect is annoying at first, but you can upgrade it which is a MUST! It makes exploring so much easier when you have a full second bar. There are countless shrines spread throughout the land that are really fun and provide a challenging contrast to the world above. All in all, it is a fantastic game and I recommend you all check it out.… Expand
  70. Lonewulfza
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    I have roughly about 30 hours of play time on the new Zelda BotW on Switch. And I am confident to say that it is one of the best games I have EVER played. The dynamicness of the physics engine and the massive open world brings Zelda to life as I have personally never experienced it before and I was a big fan of Ocarina of Time.
    Zelda BotW is a game that every self proclaimed gamer needs    I have roughly about 30 hours of play time on the new Zelda BotW on Switch. And I am confident to say that it is one of the best games I have EVER played. The dynamicness of the physics engine and the massive open world brings Zelda to life as I have personally never experienced it before and I was a big fan of Ocarina of Time.
    Zelda BotW is a game that every self proclaimed gamer needs to experience to see what a open world game SHOULD be like.

    The best thing about Zelda BotW is the fact that it does not hold your hand. You need to investigate and try things to figure them out. Questions like 'if I hold this wooden spear in the fire, will it catch alight?' and 'If the bokoblins throw rocks at me, can I hit the rocks back at them with a wooden club?' are where the joy of trail and error lay. It truly is a fantastic experience. I will be playing this game for a long, long time.

    Some of the only critics I can give it:

    One is that the story takes a back seat for the most part in the early game. It tries to make it look like there is this impending danger, but it never really comes across like that when you are exploring the open world, staying away from any main story missions.

    Another is that some of the voice acting (a new for Zelda games) is pretty terrible. You get the just of what the story is trying to tell you, but the audio of the few voice acted scenes sometimes dips softer for no apparent reason.

    In the end, those complaints are tiny against the overwhelming number of positives that you will experience from playing this iteration of the legend of Zelda.    … Expand
  71. link1382
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Stunning and a new standard for games to match upp against.
    Not only does it fill a vast world with new discoverys around every corner but it also give a sense of a living world into the areas with physic engine and animals everywhere, ever puzzle,problem or route can be tacked in such a vast amount of different ways that it would be nearly impossible for anyoen to list them all ( im sure    Stunning and a new standard for games to match upp against.
    Not only does it fill a vast world with new discoverys around every corner but it also give a sense of a living world into the areas with physic engine and animals everywhere, ever puzzle,problem or route can be tacked in such a vast amount of different ways that it would be nearly impossible for anyoen to list them all ( im sure someone will, its the internet afterall)
    But for now back to Zelda breath of the wild, its been put down for to long to right this xD
    10/10    … Expand
  72. fuaga
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Best Game ever! So much details and made with so much love. The nature and physics make it an amazing game. It reminds me of the good old times when gaming was about taking time, exploring, feeling free and having fun! More polygons and higher textures are not that important when a world feels like you are really in a living universe of it´s own! Perfect! Thank´s to Nintendo and all gamersBest Game ever! So much details and made with so much love. The nature and physics make it an amazing game. It reminds me of the good old times when gaming was about taking time, exploring, feeling free and having fun! More polygons and higher textures are not that important when a world feels like you are really in a living universe of it´s own! Perfect! Thank´s to Nintendo and all gamers who appreciate details and love more than graphics...… Expand
  73. claudinou
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I did 1/5 of this game and boy, I never had such a great time playing an openworld game without getting bored after 10hours. The story of Mipha, one of the former prodigies in the game even made me cry in front of a game for the 2nd time of my life (not counting when a game ends of course). This game is really great and I recomend it to anyone around.
  74. jasoncross
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    As a lifelong Zelda fan, I didn't think I'd like this game. The trailers made the game seem less like Zelda, and more like an Elder Scrolls/Far Cry kind of game. I was worried that Nintendo was trying something a little to radical. Boy was I wrong. Once you put in a few hours, you'll feel at home. It's a Zelda game at its core. The world is so lovely. I almost hate defeating the enemiesAs a lifelong Zelda fan, I didn't think I'd like this game. The trailers made the game seem less like Zelda, and more like an Elder Scrolls/Far Cry kind of game. I was worried that Nintendo was trying something a little to radical. Boy was I wrong. Once you put in a few hours, you'll feel at home. It's a Zelda game at its core. The world is so lovely. I almost hate defeating the enemies because they're so cute. The piano driven soundtrack mixed with the sounds of nature give this game a beautiful vibe. I'm playing this game with my sister, and we're switching off between shrines. I love being able to stop time and use the magnet to drag objects out of the water. I also love how the arrow arc in the air. It makes the aiming feel accurate since bows don't behave like arrows. I'm really excited to see what more Nintendo has in stock for the Switch. I can't remember them launching a console with a game this good. And that's including Super Mario 64.… Expand
  75. barbosaK
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Why do people feel a need to review a game they don't own. Because it's not on your console of choice? The gaming community is becoming toxic. We have no many great games coming out, yet we feel a need to attack each other's exclusives. Horizon looks amazing. Zelda is amazing. Yet the communities felt a need to attack each other's ratings. Though Sony fans are definitely doing it more.Why do people feel a need to review a game they don't own. Because it's not on your console of choice? The gaming community is becoming toxic. We have no many great games coming out, yet we feel a need to attack each other's exclusives. Horizon looks amazing. Zelda is amazing. Yet the communities felt a need to attack each other's ratings. Though Sony fans are definitely doing it more. Over 1200 Negative reviews? Petty.

    Anyways, I would highly recommend Breath of the Wild. If you're a fan of Zelda games, you'll love it. It still plays and feels like a Zelda game but was finally modernized to incorporate an actual quest system. I didn't care for the joy cons but am loving the game on the Pro controller. It's a beautiful game, despite low quality textures and frame rate issues. But it's running on a portable gaming tablet so these issues are permissible. It's important to consider hardware constraints when reviewing a game. I've never seen a game look this good on a hand held. The story is told in a unique way. You are basically discovering who you are and what happened 100 years before the game took place. I've loved every moment of it. One of the best games in years.    … Expand
  76. ParkerGaming
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Excellent game. I had the Wolf Link amigo from Twilight Princess HD. Running around with him in Hyrule Field is so much fun. I love how immersive the environment is. You hunt animals and cook with the meat you collect. Never expected a game like this to come out of Nintendo. It seems like they were heavily influenced by Western RPGs. I see a lot of Witcher 3 in the way the quest system wasExcellent game. I had the Wolf Link amigo from Twilight Princess HD. Running around with him in Hyrule Field is so much fun. I love how immersive the environment is. You hunt animals and cook with the meat you collect. Never expected a game like this to come out of Nintendo. It seems like they were heavily influenced by Western RPGs. I see a lot of Witcher 3 in the way the quest system was organized. I'm playing it on the Wii U so I've noticed frame dips. But nothing serious. I swear that they were worse on Bloodborne on the PS4.… Expand
  77. rohanbibdi
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I hate leaving reviews on sites like these. But the user score is getting hit hard so I feel a need to. I really love this game. It's easily the best Zelda since Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask. I'm also not close to completing it. I'm about half way though. Still have to visit the regiions in the North. What I can say is that this is some of the most fun I've had in years. I really hatedI hate leaving reviews on sites like these. But the user score is getting hit hard so I feel a need to. I really love this game. It's easily the best Zelda since Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask. I'm also not close to completing it. I'm about half way though. Still have to visit the regiions in the North. What I can say is that this is some of the most fun I've had in years. I really hated the motion controls in TP and SS, so this was a breath of fresh air for me. No pun intended. I plan on beating every shrine and finding every Korok. There's so much to do and I'm just scratching the surface.… Expand
  78. robertderp
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Let me break down why this is my favorite game of all time

    -Beautiful open world. Every part of this game is within the sandbox (with the exception being the shrines). Your ability to climb and swim is limited by stamina. But there is no limit to the freedom -Enemies are finally tough again. Ever since Zelda switched to 3d, the level of difficulty completely vanished. Just look at    Let me break down why this is my favorite game of all time

    -Beautiful open world. Every part of this game is within the sandbox (with the exception being the shrines). Your ability to climb and swim is limited by stamina. But there is no limit to the freedom

    -Enemies are finally tough again. Ever since Zelda switched to 3d, the level of difficulty completely vanished. Just look at how hard the first two Zeldas were in comparison. It really seems like they geared this game to an older demographic.

    -The ability to shoot your arrow on horseback is so well done. Horses will follow the path you gallop on. This is extremely useful when fighting other enemies on horseback and the guardians.

    -Shrines are very unique. The reviews claiming their copy and paste and complete lies. Literally every shine is different. Some are combat oriented. Some rely on just one of your runes. There is nothing "copy and paste" about them

    -Weapon variety. I love that weapons break. It gives a whole new strategy to the game. You've got to choose weaker weapons for weaker enemies and save the good stuff for the real fights. Don't know why so many people hate this mechanic. It's brilliant.

    -In game physics. There is a lot of detail in the game. You can tie your bomb to an octorock and blow the bomb into the enemy using a Deku leaf. This game almost feels like Just Cause at times. And in a good way.

    Please ignore the trolls.    … Expand
  79. kevincox
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Beautiful game. Seriously made the purchase of my Switch worth it. The game is very difficult if you don't manage your resources. Learn to cook meals and elixirs. Otherwise, you'll be getting 1 hit killed later in the game. I personally really enjoyed the shrines but I do miss the traditional dungeons of past Zelda games. But this game set out to be different and it accomplished yet thatBeautiful game. Seriously made the purchase of my Switch worth it. The game is very difficult if you don't manage your resources. Learn to cook meals and elixirs. Otherwise, you'll be getting 1 hit killed later in the game. I personally really enjoyed the shrines but I do miss the traditional dungeons of past Zelda games. But this game set out to be different and it accomplished yet that in a beautiful way.… Expand
  80. reconscout
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    You can swim up waterfalls. You can climb almost every wall. Seriously, I'm a bit disappointed with the graphics but the gameplay is extremely fun. You can't say that about a lot of games. I've literally spent hours in the opening area, taking on Bokoblin camps and exploring the shrines. I love the combat variety. Bomb, Ice, Fire arrows. Thunder swords/spears. Remote Bombs. The combat isYou can swim up waterfalls. You can climb almost every wall. Seriously, I'm a bit disappointed with the graphics but the gameplay is extremely fun. You can't say that about a lot of games. I've literally spent hours in the opening area, taking on Bokoblin camps and exploring the shrines. I love the combat variety. Bomb, Ice, Fire arrows. Thunder swords/spears. Remote Bombs. The combat is so much more in depth compared to past Zelda titles. Definitely one of the greatest games I've ever played.… Expand
  81. Jerad_2142
    Mar 9, 2017
    1
    Oh Breath of the Wild, you had so much potential, where should I start…

    -The Good- • Graphics: Although the graphics are stylized which is usually something I dislike greatly, they actually pulled it off well in Breath of the Wild, it makes for a very beautiful game. • Wildlife: The wildlife is actually quite a bit of fun to hunt. • Voice Acting: There is actually voice acting, not    Oh Breath of the Wild, you had so much potential, where should I start…

    -The Good-
    • Graphics: Although the graphics are stylized which is usually something I dislike greatly, they actually pulled it off well in Breath of the Wild, it makes for a very beautiful game.
    • Wildlife: The wildlife is actually quite a bit of fun to hunt.
    • Voice Acting: There is actually voice acting, not much of it, but what little there was I did like it.
    • Tutorial: Tutorial was unobtrusive, which was a nice change of pace after Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword.

    -The Bad-
    • UI: The UI is painful at best, they tried to set up a sort of quick weapon switch menu, but it just doesn’t feel natural to use. The main UI is pretty much standard, nothing amazing but nothing super bad either.
    • Weapons: Weapons break way to easy, it only makes the issues with the UI more noticeable because you have to keep opening it to assign your next weapon or shield.
    • Climbing: At first I thought this was pretty sweet, you can climb almost everything, but quickly the slow climbing speed got very annoying. You can jump to speed it up but it takes huge chunks out of your stamina and once that runs out you fall back down.
    • Swimming: Swimming suffers from the same issue climbing does, it’s too slow and you drown when you are out of stamina, luckily you don’t have to do it all that much.
    • Horse Riding: There is just something wrong with the controls here, it’s like half the time the horse doesn’t want to turn the way you want it to go.
    • Hyrule: Hyrule is massive with lots of area to explore; however, there simply isn’t much in it. It seems very empty. And in the end it ends up making the story events too spread out which quick starts making it boring.
    • Music: What music? Half the time it’s just silence filled with the clanking of your equipment.
    • Story: There is a little time bit of story, but it’s very tiny.
    • Shrines: Oh please no… No more, the first 3 shrines were okay, I totally expected real dungeons to show up after that figuring it was just the tutorial, but alas that isn’t the case. There are just more shrines, all of which share the same interior design of the other shrines.
    • History and Lore: Well, unless you count the machines that came out of nowhere there really is none.
    • Performance: I had many instances where the game stuttered or ran super slow on my Wii U, beings I paid the same amount as the Switch version I’d expect it to run just as well, it did not.

    In the end I didn’t really feel like this was a Zelda game, it felt more like they slapped Skyrim and Assassins Creed together and went for a very minimal story and worse climbing mechanics. The things the game did well are all done better by other games, and the things it did wrong it did horribly wrong.    … Expand
  82. LucasBilva
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game is seriously good. Ignore the trolls. The same ones keep making new accounts to tank the user score. I've literally sunk over 50 hours in the week it's been out and I'm not even close to the end. There is so much to discover in this game that I feel like rushing the main story doesn't such a disservice. I really love the climbing aspect of the game. It adds a whole new dimensionThis game is seriously good. Ignore the trolls. The same ones keep making new accounts to tank the user score. I've literally sunk over 50 hours in the week it's been out and I'm not even close to the end. There is so much to discover in this game that I feel like rushing the main story doesn't such a disservice. I really love the climbing aspect of the game. It adds a whole new dimension to the world. Instead of looking at roads, you look at cliff and and towers. I never expected Nintendo to pull of a game like this. Also, the frame rate issues are overblown. It's bad in the opening area but I haven't noticed it since.… Expand
  83. GameAddict83
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game I have every played. It's beautiful and so fun to play. There is so much to do in this game that you could easily play for 150+ hours and still find something new to do or discover. This game alone is worth the price tag of a switch.
  84. Carter478
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I went into the game knowing how much praise it's gotten and how many people are calling it one of the best games ever made. I didn't initially think that at first but the more I play it the more and more i'm blown away and taken by surprise. The world is vast and hugely expansive. I would start a main quest mission then get distracted by my own curiosity of the land and wind up spendingI went into the game knowing how much praise it's gotten and how many people are calling it one of the best games ever made. I didn't initially think that at first but the more I play it the more and more i'm blown away and taken by surprise. The world is vast and hugely expansive. I would start a main quest mission then get distracted by my own curiosity of the land and wind up spending hours just doing that. It loads incredibly fast, there's no loading times between villagers or when entering houses. I'm really surprised at how Nintendo were able to do that and to make it possible for the Wii U as well. at times it doesn't feel like a traditional zelda game but you're too busy enjoying yourself to feel let down.

    Zelda Breath of the Wild deserves every bit of praise it is given.    … Expand
  85. bobjamison94
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I wasn't going to leave a review until I had 100% the game. But all these troll reviews are making it seem necessary. This game is extraordinary. It encompasses everything I love about Zelda into an open world design and nails it perfectly. The shrines are seriously the most underrated aspect of it. I love how they require you to manipulate your surroundings using the acquired runeI wasn't going to leave a review until I had 100% the game. But all these troll reviews are making it seem necessary. This game is extraordinary. It encompasses everything I love about Zelda into an open world design and nails it perfectly. The shrines are seriously the most underrated aspect of it. I love how they require you to manipulate your surroundings using the acquired rune abilities. Me and my wife are both playing the game, and we've come up with different solutions to the same puzzles. The enemies start off pretty easy but once you jump off the Plateau, you're going to have to deal with Guardians, Yiga Clan, Lizalfos, etc. The scenery in the game is amazing. It rewards climbing and traversing the land like no other open world. Climb up a mountain, spot a shrine in the distant horizon, and paraglide your way. I definitely recommend this game. I also recommend that people ignore the negative troll reviews. We know that they are all fake and a result of the "console war." Just wish gamers were more mature.… Expand
  86. Professor_x
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    As i started playing the game, one of the first things that caught my eye was how vast the world looked. Not only was the scale impressive but the beauty of the environment as well, the world felt alive. After playing past the starting area I started to see what really set this game apart, As much as i traveled i was always introduced to new environments and scenery. Not only did this addAs i started playing the game, one of the first things that caught my eye was how vast the world looked. Not only was the scale impressive but the beauty of the environment as well, the world felt alive. After playing past the starting area I started to see what really set this game apart, As much as i traveled i was always introduced to new environments and scenery. Not only did this add a diverse beauty to the game but it had a real impact on the game play as well, things like the rain making the hills slippery and countless others. I didn't want to compare it to another game, because each game has its own value, but this game makes Fallout4 seem like a indie game, a game which I have 100hours on. It manage to have all these amazing features, but they're polished virtually perfect! Creating an amazing sense of immersion and entertainment. 10/10 I dare to say best game in its genre I have ever played, and without a doubt game of the year. So far i have ~30hours. I can see the value of this game inspiring other developers to catch up, and I can expect the next generation of open world games being 10x more impressive with the extra horsepower.… Expand
  87. AbdullahMS
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Game of the Century much? This game exceeds all expectation and may even take the title of best game of all time with a chance of replacing Ocarina of TIme on the top. This game goes very well with the new Nintendo console but the console's limits shouldn't hold this game down. Therefore this game may very well be above 100/100.
  88. ExplosiveGator
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Not even 10 seconds in and I have already seen Link in his underwear. 10/10! It's a Mastapiece!!! Buy this instead of horizon. Do I need to say more??
  89. likea24
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    awesome

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  90. reaperzone
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's completely not a perfect game because with the breaking weapons every five seconds and not so great horse riding and the fact that it is a Zelda title it does get in my opinion higher ratings than other games "Cough Skyward Sword not a 9.3 game Cough" but I think it's atleast 8/10 game.… Expand
  91. Dorigan23
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This is a review not only to cancel sone undeserved negativity but to also praise an incredibly well done game.. the environments are invredible and i wasnt sold on the voice acting until i heard it. Anyond giving this game a zero hasnt played it, if you want actual worthwhile criticisms check out the mixed reviews.
  92. oedu
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    i been playing game sience i was 4 and keep playing recently i got boored of video games cause they all the same and can play more then 30 minute before get boored and dont even bother finishing most of them and i beat ganon and been playing for like a bit more then a week and im at 25.6% i still have trouble sleeping and im far from boored still discover lot of new thing
  93. isaymoo
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game is great. I actually own all of the amiibo, both breath of the wild series and Zelda 30th. By far this is my favorite Zelda game ever. I guarantee that every single idiot who is not giving this game at least 8 out of 10 has never played it, and the raw amount of things you can do is amazing, nothing is too easy or too difficult, and this game is just plain good. It deserves allThis game is great. I actually own all of the amiibo, both breath of the wild series and Zelda 30th. By far this is my favorite Zelda game ever. I guarantee that every single idiot who is not giving this game at least 8 out of 10 has never played it, and the raw amount of things you can do is amazing, nothing is too easy or too difficult, and this game is just plain good. It deserves all of the praise it gets, and none of this BS backlash from people who don't want the game to have a good score.… Expand
  94. gvargas
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    At first, I didn't like it. I thought that the open world took away the Zelda charm that I had grown to love. But as I played, I discovered that the charm was still there, you just had to discover it. This game is very unique from past Zelda games. You don't follow a scripted narrative that tells you where to go. You discover the story as you play it. You meat a great variety of people inAt first, I didn't like it. I thought that the open world took away the Zelda charm that I had grown to love. But as I played, I discovered that the charm was still there, you just had to discover it. This game is very unique from past Zelda games. You don't follow a scripted narrative that tells you where to go. You discover the story as you play it. You meat a great variety of people in the game, who add onto this narrative. The sense of adventure is just out of this world. You start off immediately on the Great Plateau and discover each piece of land little by little. Nintendo's fingerprint are all over this world. Chop down a tree to cross a gap. Use Magnesis to pull a metal bridge out of the water. It's a perfect game to get lost in. I gotta give props to Nintendo for shaking up the formula in a way that is so grand.… Expand
  95. Zamorie
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Don't be fooled by the negative reviews. Haters gonna hate. This game destroyed my expectations. OoT is still my all time favorite game, but this is a close second for sure.
  96. jakopalacky
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Got the game at launch and just beat it today. Wow, I'm speechless. This game at its core reminded me why I love gaming. From the opening scene when you run onto the cliff and survey the landscape. To meeting all the various groups throughout Hyrule. My fear going in was that this game was going to have an empty world. Boy was I wrong. I had no idea how expansive the map really is. It wasGot the game at launch and just beat it today. Wow, I'm speechless. This game at its core reminded me why I love gaming. From the opening scene when you run onto the cliff and survey the landscape. To meeting all the various groups throughout Hyrule. My fear going in was that this game was going to have an empty world. Boy was I wrong. I had no idea how expansive the map really is. It was a bit overwhelming at first but once you get used to the basic idea of discovering new Towers and Shrines, it becomes easier. Though those damn Guardians made it so difficult. My complaint about the game is the Yoga clan. I can't go into it more without revealing spoilers but they are annoying. Also the frame drops that occur on the Plateau and Forest regions can be pretty annoying in docked mode. Absolutely no drops in Handheld mode, which is what I primarily used. I'm sad that this game will set the bar too high for Nintendo. I doubt they can put out another title on the Switch that can be this amazing. But I'm looking forward to the new games down the road and reconnecting with more franchises that I have't played in years.… Expand
  97. MiteyDrill
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Decided to wait 7 days in-game before I decided to write a review.

    I can positively say I haven't been able to put this game down since day 1. Every-time I get off I want to get back on and reminisce the feeling of adventure! I haven't been able to do any work for the past week, I don't know how long this will last but currently there is still too much to do and too much to see. I    Decided to wait 7 days in-game before I decided to write a review.

    I can positively say I haven't been able to put this game down since day 1. Every-time I get off I want to get back on and reminisce the feeling of adventure!

    I haven't been able to do any work for the past week, I don't know how long this will last but currently there is still too much to do and too much to see. I love how the game world feels incredibly polished, and the developers and programmers have thought of just about EVERYTHING when it comes to the player and how they want to play.

    This is probably the greatest game I have played since Ocarina of Time when it comes to the sense of awe inspiring open world beauty! Truly, I can say with certainty it's gonna be a long time before I lose interest in such a vast living breathing open world still waiting to be discovered.    … Expand
  98. LeoTheGamer100
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda breath of the wild is a great game the people that are giving it 0s are just salty about it getting Great ratings for me its incredibly that such a small system can hold and take the power that you need to play that game and for the 10 years old are saying '' OH but the switch is failing losing pixels and making a weird nose ITS **** TRASH SONY ALWAYS WINS" ok but letsThe Legend Of Zelda breath of the wild is a great game the people that are giving it 0s are just salty about it getting Great ratings for me its incredibly that such a small system can hold and take the power that you need to play that game and for the 10 years old are saying '' OH but the switch is failing losing pixels and making a weird nose ITS **** TRASH SONY ALWAYS WINS" ok but lets take a look back when the ps4 was at and may i remind you its FIRST WEEK that thing was Not working FOR **** it was making noises and it would gliche the **** out so to the 10 years again STOP GIVING A GAME THAT TOOK A LOT OF BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS JUST SO YOU CAN SEE IT GETTING A GOT SCORE AND YOU BEING LIKE '' what the hell this game is trash i havent played it and I WILL NEVER play it im just going to give it a bad score because its getting good things" so for all the haters SHUT THE **** UP… Expand
  99. td311828
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I didn't grow up with Zelda. This was only my second Zelda game. My first was A Link Between Worlds. If this game is any indicator of how good the series is, then wow I really need to play the older titles. I've played a great variety of RPGs. Loved the Witcher 3, Skyrim. Just played Horizon and loved that as well. And now Zelda. Can I just say how happy I am that at the level of qualityI didn't grow up with Zelda. This was only my second Zelda game. My first was A Link Between Worlds. If this game is any indicator of how good the series is, then wow I really need to play the older titles. I've played a great variety of RPGs. Loved the Witcher 3, Skyrim. Just played Horizon and loved that as well. And now Zelda. Can I just say how happy I am that at the level of quality we'e seeing from modern titles? This Zelda game is amazing in how you can explore and traverse the land. You're not restricted to roads. You can literally climb over mountains. Any place you can see on the map is accessible and that still blows my mind. Cooking provides a great way to prepare for the cold environments or hot environments. It's also the only way to regain hearts. In A Link Between Worlds, you actually picked up small Hearts. I'm assuming thats how past Zelda games were as well. I just discovered shield surfing and while it destroyed a a shield I was saving, it was well worth it. A fantastic game. 10/10… Expand
  100. Btray
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Simplemente increíble he jugado más de 30 horas y estoy muy lejos de terminar el juego pero sin duda alguna es uno de los títulos que más he disfrutado en mi vida
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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 109
  3. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. GameGrin
    Dec 12, 2017
    100
    Where it takes mechanics from others in the industry, it improves upon them; where it introduces new ones, you slap your forehead in amazement that it hasn’t been done before. Breath of the Wild is development done right, and damn near the best game you’ll play all year.
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  2. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
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  3. Games Master UK
    May 19, 2017
    96
    Up there with the finest Zelda games, Breath of the Wild is bold, liberating, and utterly astonishing. [Apr 2017, p.60]
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