The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. dontdothatmkay
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've played in a while! if you own a Wii U or Nintendo Switch, BUY THIS GAME! it has been the most fun I've had since I went to my friend's place as a kid and played N64 for hours. This game totally deserves a 10. Idk why people are so butt hurt about it.
  2. reviewbuddy
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    I'm not about to say that this game is perfect, but it does not deserve the low scores it's being given by a) idiots that don't want the game's score to be higher than their favorite game, b) butthurt fanboys that are upset that they're not playing the exact same game as the last few Zelda games, or c) people that don't understand the game's mechanics and are trashing it for having them.I'm not about to say that this game is perfect, but it does not deserve the low scores it's being given by a) idiots that don't want the game's score to be higher than their favorite game, b) butthurt fanboys that are upset that they're not playing the exact same game as the last few Zelda games, or c) people that don't understand the game's mechanics and are trashing it for having them. Yes, it does have drops in the framerate, and yes, that occasionally irks you, but it isn't that infrequent and it isn't game-breaking. Overall, the game provides an interesting story, a world full of possibilities, a wonderful soundtrack, great graphics, memorable characters, a huge arsenal of abilities, weapons, and clothing, and overall one of my favorite gaming experiences of all time. This game deserves no less than a 9, and it's a shame that people are panning it because it's not like the other ones or because they've only been patient enough to play for a couple hours before making their way to the computers and spamming zeroes.… Expand
  3. chaos_storm
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    skyrim and twilight princess had a baby and ts this game and its damn glorious!
    its pretty much what you'd want in a modern open world zelda
    my only tiny nitpick is the lack of heart pieces/containers mostly because I'm used to them
  4. JuanchoGDL
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Graphics are not everything that matters, this is by far the best nintendo game I have ever played, tyou can really feel how Link grows strong and the fact that there is no specific order just makes the game even more amazing since everyone will have their own experience playing this I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT!!!
  5. Koroku92
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the best single player experience I have ever had in a game... This game is something special. It rewards creativity and curiosity like no other game before it. It's just a beast of a game. Nintendo should make AAA budget games more often. They've created an absolutely breath-taking masterpiece, and one we'll remember fondly among the same league in our minds as Ocarina of Time.
  6. Dracquiteur
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    My first Zelda game was Ocarina of Time 3D. The original was released before I even was born, but it still blew me away as if I was present in '98. I taught no other game would ever give me that feeling again.

    I was wrong. Breath of the Wild is breathtaking and immersing. BotW has beaten OoT in my eyes as best Zelda game ever and is in my opinion the best game ever made. This game is    My first Zelda game was Ocarina of Time 3D. The original was released before I even was born, but it still blew me away as if I was present in '98. I taught no other game would ever give me that feeling again.

    I was wrong. Breath of the Wild is breathtaking and immersing. BotW has beaten OoT in my eyes as best Zelda game ever and is in my opinion the best game ever made. This game is totally worth your money and all the hours you'll put in it.
    Another positive thing is that this game is for the first time in the series available in Dutch and I am Dutch speaking. I, I just love this game.

    If you still reading this, what are you doing ? Go and play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild !    … Expand
  7. bigsky154
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It has been a long time since I have played a game without being able to put it down. There is so much to this game. For Zelda fans looking for a game with the usual formula, you will be disappointed. This game take Zelda in a new direction but I believe it is for the better. It is a great game alone but the fact that it is part of one of the greatest franchises ever, makes it that much better.
  8. mnrART
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild might just be one of the best games I've ever played, the freedom of the world and clever designed puzzle that sometimes just comes across as a feature of the world until you take a second look at it and realise it's a hidden thing that will reward you from looking closer.
    It's easily one of the finest designed games I've played in a long time.
    The game might not be    Breath of the Wild might just be one of the best games I've ever played, the freedom of the world and clever designed puzzle that sometimes just comes across as a feature of the world until you take a second look at it and realise it's a hidden thing that will reward you from looking closer.
    It's easily one of the finest designed games I've played in a long time.
    The game might not be for everyone but for me it hit the perfect spot!    … Expand
  9. Greering
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is truly fantastic and rekindled a sense of awe, and adventure in me I haven't had in years! That said, I will not shower it with glowing praise, and instead point out the things that dragged the game down from being perfect for me, in the hopes it can be made to achieve its true potential if these issues get addressed in some way.

    First of all, although I appreciate the weapon durability mechanic, I think that it is a little too harsh in some cases, mid to high level weapons in particular ought to have longer usability than they currently do.

    Second, I feel that the final phase of the Calamity Ganon boss fight was lackluster. I know it was meant to be somewhat cinematic, but at the same time, coming out of the first phase there really should have either been a third, or the second made more involved.

    Third, is a big one for me, but I feel that overall enemy variety, and lack of visually distinct dungeons hurts the game somewhat, due to the repetitiveness of the shrines. Even the Divine Beasts, are small levels compared to dungeons in previous entries.

    Fourth is the lopsided attention the major races received. It's very clear to those that play, that the Rito and Goron races had the last amount of content and overall effort put into their storylines and characters.

    Fifth is very big for me, and I hope it can be remedied in some way either through DLC, or tie-in media like comics/short movie/cartoons, etc. The four Champions were paraded around and teased quite a lot before release, but in the end despite being apparently important characters, they each receive less than around 5 minutes of total screentime in the game to develop. This is very disappointing given their great designs and concept. You don't really get enough material to truly feel for them, or get to know their full relationship with Link and Zelda. Revali for example, seemed like he could be an interesting rival type character for Link, but the lack of screentime makes him just come off as kind of a jerk, and way too similar to Star Fox's Falco, rather than entirely his own character.    … Expand
  10. SierraNevada
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    A new bar has been set for not only the Zelda franchise, but for open world games as a whole.
    A few frame rate dips here and there is about the only blemish on this extremely polished masterpiece.
  11. HowItIs
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Sum it all up, best game launch title next to Halo for original Xbox. Beautiful graphics, intriguing design, fun mechanics, engrossing story. Now, if the other systems could learn that performance power isn't everything. Make content that is captivating. Stop worrying about teraflops.
  12. DeadlyKenny
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Breath of the wild is a masterpiece, yes it has a few frame drops, but not too much that it'll make you stop playing. 99% of negative comments are salty Sony and Xbox fanboys, do not listen to them. Jealousy makes you do idiotic things.
  13. BestMMChz
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. beautiful game, amazing mechanics, innovative, smart and a huge step up for the series. The haters are all salty, the game is better Than Ocarina of Time. Do not listen to the jealous Sony Microsoft fanboys, they are purposely creating alt accounts to bash this game because Horizon didn't do better.… Expand
  14. superresistant
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I'm playing Zelda since 1993. This is the best episode ever made so far. It is exactly what I always wanted a Zelda game to be. Focused on exploration and survival. Extremely immersive.
  15. Zlobo
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Great game so far. Love how you can interact with the world in numerous ways. Changing weather makes the game feel more realistic. A ton of little things make this a great game all together!
  16. mrg590
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The shrines are a big improvement over old style large dungeons/temples. I had to contact my doctor because the erection this game caused lasted longer than four hours.
  17. mattyjay11
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing, massive step up for Zelda and Nintendo, true open world with very little hand holding and a solid Zelda story. I really like that there in no order you are required to do things in because all your core abilities are given to you within the first 30 mins, to me this game is the only reason I bought a Switch, I'm like 40 hours in and still have stuff to do. If you areThis game is amazing, massive step up for Zelda and Nintendo, true open world with very little hand holding and a solid Zelda story. I really like that there in no order you are required to do things in because all your core abilities are given to you within the first 30 mins, to me this game is the only reason I bought a Switch, I'm like 40 hours in and still have stuff to do. If you are a fun of Zelda, you really need to play this game. Don't buy into the hate train, this game is near perfect and surprisingly challenging.… Expand
  18. peteraff1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    9.5
    Despite some technical problems, glitches and boring gameplay moments, BotW is one of the best Zelda, but it's still not good as OoT. I do recommend to everyone who has a Wii U or Switch. BtW, don't buy the Switch only for this game if you already have Wii U. Wait to buy it on Holidays for a better price. Not worth it!
  19. Truenid
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Una demostracion de que nintendo aun tiene mucho que dar y un llamado a otras compañias para tomar riesgos y llegar mas alla de la zona de comfort, esperemos que nintendo switch tenga mas juegos asi de buenos
  20. Bendashcash
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I love every aspect of the game. It kind of breaks apart in small ways from the norms of the series and they do it in a Fallout 2 transition into Fallout 3 way. Just like the following the original Fallout games have, Zelda is no different. Some people aren't going to like it, just because they aren't. If you love Zelda, and you love games, you'll love Breath of The Wild. There will beI love every aspect of the game. It kind of breaks apart in small ways from the norms of the series and they do it in a Fallout 2 transition into Fallout 3 way. Just like the following the original Fallout games have, Zelda is no different. Some people aren't going to like it, just because they aren't. If you love Zelda, and you love games, you'll love Breath of The Wild. There will be those who oppose it, but they know the true feelings they have for it. This game is worth every penny, and I'd even buy it twice.… Expand
  21. ThatFlint
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Right now I feel like this is my favourite Zelda game to date and that's saying a whole lot. I never imagined a game to overtake Majora's Mask's number one spot. While that game's dark atmosphere and characters will always hold a special place in my heart, this game's amount of freedom to explore and its huge world, while still being accessible and not causing choice fatigue completelyRight now I feel like this is my favourite Zelda game to date and that's saying a whole lot. I never imagined a game to overtake Majora's Mask's number one spot. While that game's dark atmosphere and characters will always hold a special place in my heart, this game's amount of freedom to explore and its huge world, while still being accessible and not causing choice fatigue completely blew me away. The visuals look amazing (while the performance is somwhat unstable sometimes, though it did not hamper the experience), and the gameplay is really addicting, all of it, combat, puzzles and exploration. I simply can't get enough of it. I'm wondering what the next step for the Zelda franchise will be. ^^… Expand
  22. TheGreatEds
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best games i have played in years. I really loved this game and had so much fun exploring all the different areas, filled with monsters, shrines, and towers. What I liked most about this game is that it is VERY difficult, however it didn't get to the point of frustration, this was very refreshing from Nintendo since they tend to make their games easier as timeThis game is one of the best games i have played in years. I really loved this game and had so much fun exploring all the different areas, filled with monsters, shrines, and towers. What I liked most about this game is that it is VERY difficult, however it didn't get to the point of frustration, this was very refreshing from Nintendo since they tend to make their games easier as time passes. The combat system is also very fun, although I do have to say that the inventory of swords is very small, maybe if they didn't break so easily I would get it, but it is a bit frustrating since some times I ran out of swords when fighting a boss. The story, while a bit bland, is pretty good compared to other Zelda games. The open world also doesn't feel empty like other games *cough* *cough* and is pretty fun to explore. In conclusion, this game is great and is definitely worth the price, and this comes from a guy who doesn't like the other Zelda games.… Expand
  23. Astorgh
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I will be the first to admit that Aonuma and his team were pretty lost in the direction of where the Zelda series should go. Wind Waker was the first game where they 100% did what they wanted to do, buy due to back lash on the art style they decided to take a more serious graphical style with Twilight Princess, this being a game only made because of the criticisms that Wind Waker received.I will be the first to admit that Aonuma and his team were pretty lost in the direction of where the Zelda series should go. Wind Waker was the first game where they 100% did what they wanted to do, buy due to back lash on the art style they decided to take a more serious graphical style with Twilight Princess, this being a game only made because of the criticisms that Wind Waker received.
    Skyward Sword was another attempt at doing something entirely of their own, but they ended up doing the most linear and gameplay frustrating game of the series.
    All of those missteps lead up to this gem of a game. Breath of the Wild is finally taking serious notes and learning from other games, including western games like The Witcher and Shadow of Mordor.
    This game treats you like every game should treat the player, like a person capable of doing things of their own.
    Taking all the Zelda elements aside, this is really open world perfection. Any enemy can represent a threat at any point of the game. Anything that happens, whether is a success of a failure, you have no one else to blame but yourself. All the enemies, all the scenarios are designed to overtake them in many ways. By 25 minutes into the game, you may have already 10 different ways of killing a Moblin. When you fight a boss, there's so many combinations of fighting it and not just one weakness.
    The story elements may be a little overused, but it is done in the best way possible. All the characters react different to different situations. There's lots of side quests to do. It's just a grand enjoyable time.
    The music in this game is just... I don't think there's words to describe it. The transition that music takes from one place to another just fits so well. The audio design is incredible. Just amazing. You can hear the Moblins that are close to you, as you approach a Fox and hear it walking through the grass, while hearing the wind blowing, etc. I could go on and on.
    This is just a masterpiece of a game. Best Zelda ever. Probably best game of the decade.    … Expand
  24. smw119
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The only question that remains in my mind is, "How can a game be this good?" I didn't think anything could live up to the hyper surrounding this title. After playing it for many hours, all I want to do is keep combing the staggeringly huge world for every single secret it has to offer. I've already made a few memories that I will never forget, and the game's only getting started. WithThe only question that remains in my mind is, "How can a game be this good?" I didn't think anything could live up to the hyper surrounding this title. After playing it for many hours, all I want to do is keep combing the staggeringly huge world for every single secret it has to offer. I've already made a few memories that I will never forget, and the game's only getting started. With hundreds of hours of content here, you need this game. Go and get it. I almost don't think it's possible to dislike this game, it's got everything a video game player could ever want. It sets the bar in almost every aspect of game design known. It truly is a masterpiece.… Expand
  25. kirby2049
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Be warned that the Negative reviews for this game are just Nintendo haters trying to tear down an amazing game. Let me start with the nid-picky stuff to get it over with. The motion controls for some of the shrines may be off putting (you can turn off the motion controls for the bow), if you are looking carefully you can see pop in but since the game is rendering mountains across theBe warned that the Negative reviews for this game are just Nintendo haters trying to tear down an amazing game. Let me start with the nid-picky stuff to get it over with. The motion controls for some of the shrines may be off putting (you can turn off the motion controls for the bow), if you are looking carefully you can see pop in but since the game is rendering mountains across the massive map it's expected and anyone complain about this, especially since you don't notice it much if you aren't looking for it, are making too big a deal about it. And finally the lack of customizing controls, I noticed this right away when the run a jump button were not next to each other. Non of these things should cause a drop in score, especially when the rest of the game makes up for it. Now to list off the pros: The game is beautiful, it's like an art piece you play in. It doesn't hold your hand with anything, It will tell you some basic stuff but other than that you must figure out things on your own, and you will based on the direction you take. The platauo are is the tutorial but doesn't feel like one, as soon as you get the paraglider you can go anywere you want, even if it means getting yourself killed. Leading to my next point, this is the hardest mainline Zelda game to date, there are enemies in the starting area that can one shot you. It is a survival game so you have to hunt and gather to get your harts back, and it's very rewarding. In fact everything you do in this game feels rewarding because you are the one who choses to do it without anyone forcing you to. Want to climb a mountain? Bam you go climb it, when you reach the top you look around and bask in the beauty. Or maybe it's rain and thunder that you are basking in, the realism and new physics engine are amazing, you can actually be struck by lightning if you are carrying metal, and not just you but enemies as well. Fires spread and the rain can put out fires too. Weapons, Bows and Shields can break now so you must manage your inventory, but not to worry because you can increase that space with those korok seeds if you find the right person. Speaking of shields, you can shield surf down slopes, and wow is it fun. There are lots of side quests to do and tons of hidden things to find. Breath of the wild brings back horses in a big way, not only can you tame and register multiple horses to use but you can name them and change their manes (including some colors), bridals and saddles. Breath of The Wild feels like Nintendo took lots of great aspects of every Zelda game, crammed them into one and made it better. 10/10 this game is going to truly be a legend among games.… Expand
  26. odisseu1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Worth the wait. The massive world is awesome, the graphics are beaultiful and the cool gameplay of zelda. Now
    i have to explore the intire world to post more. really the best game i played since the witcher 3.
  27. Surpex
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The best Zelda game I have ever played. It is a completely new direction for the series, with a truly open world, akin to Skyrim or GTA. The quest system is outstanding, as well as the map system. It surpasses expectations in every single way, and this is from someone who has been hyping the game since Skyward Sword.
  28. J4TV
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Great game, first Zelda I have played since ocarina of time. Lives up to the hype if your looking for a skyrimish twist on Zelda.

    Love the new systems and that finding a way to save the kingdom is a heartfelt struggle. The intro of the game brought me to tears.
  29. Grubhead
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Excellent game! No, it may not be perfect for everyone, but what game is? It saddens me to see that there are now many 0-3 scores by users who, instead of giving their honest score value, seem to be rating it very low on purpose just to throw off the high score reviews.

    To quote a TIME Magazie article: "...Exploring its expansive collage of verdant, gelid and sun-scorched zones is akin    Excellent game! No, it may not be perfect for everyone, but what game is? It saddens me to see that there are now many 0-3 scores by users who, instead of giving their honest score value, seem to be rating it very low on purpose just to throw off the high score reviews.

    To quote a TIME Magazie article: "...Exploring its expansive collage of verdant, gelid and sun-scorched zones is akin to tromping onto the set of a painterly Studio Ghibli film. It's like nothing else Nintendo has made, an experience so simultaneously prodigious and accomplished that it feels like a mind-blowing mic drop to the sort of "open world" games (Grand Theft Auto V, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, The Witcher 3) the industry seems bent on proliferating...." - http://time.com/4683122/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-review/

    I have played games on many systems since my Vectrex back in the early 80's...plenty of genres and more time than I should have. I definitely give this a 10/10 rating. I really have no complaints other than wanting to play it every chance I get. :) I have played most of the Zelda games and they have kept many recognizable elements from the series.

    Just when I think this game has shown me all it can, I am surprised again. This has happened numerous times and I am not yet half way through exploring the world.

    For those who are rating it a 0 or 1 just because of one or two things, please stop skewing the stats just because you want to spite other people. I am giving an honest 10/10 because this game truly has blown my expectations away, from the epic battles to the subtle environmental background sounds...this is truly an immersive experience allowing me to create my customized journey through Nintendo's epic story.    … Expand
  30. lewdsiayan
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    freaking awesome. open world mastery. Such an impelling story.! What a breath of fresh air. I have only played a little of my friends game since i don't have a switch yet; and the little i played and watched him play has urged me to believe that this could very well be the best game i have ever played.
  31. AShadow
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is said to be one of, if not the best Legend of Zelda game this century. This game is absolutely beautiful, don't listen to the haters
  32. Aaargh
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is simply a new experience. The way you control Link in this world is unique. Does this game raise the bar? Yes it does. Even mundaine tasks are enjoyable and the world interacts in a realistic manner. Must play if you are a fan of the genre. I loved Windwaker but this game is just better, more complete, more interesting (and possibly more overwhelming).
  33. oso_adrian
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Una experiencia totalmente fascinante; Nintendo lo hace otra vez con Breath of the Wild. La mas reciente entrega de Zelda en modo de mundo abierto esta llena de cosas por descubrir, paisajes para ver. y un sin fin de quests inteligentes para resolver. un anarrativa profunda en un entorno grafico espectacular, se acerca a los fans de la serie y a los novatos por igual. Genial titulo deUna experiencia totalmente fascinante; Nintendo lo hace otra vez con Breath of the Wild. La mas reciente entrega de Zelda en modo de mundo abierto esta llena de cosas por descubrir, paisajes para ver. y un sin fin de quests inteligentes para resolver. un anarrativa profunda en un entorno grafico espectacular, se acerca a los fans de la serie y a los novatos por igual. Genial titulo de lanzamiento para Nintendo Switch y cierre de un ciclo de vida para la Wii U... una de las mejores recomendaciones leidas por la internet: deshabilita el mapa y simplemente pierdete por ahi explorando. un diez para este juego.… Expand
  34. Baniares
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    My favorite Zelda game so far! I know they could improve graphics but since the hardware support gaming on the go I totally get the idea of smaller resolution and the game looks really good to be honest.
  35. Yes_it_is
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Don't listen to all the salty zeros from people who haven't even played this game. This is hands down the best open world game I have ever played and I have no doubt it will be the new standard in open world games. You can go anywhere you see and do anything you want.

    First time I have been exited to play a game since I was a kid.
  36. Death_Hawk
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Breath of the wild is unlike any Zelda game before it, and yet it is still as true to the franchise and its roots. From the beginning of the game you are dropped into a small portion of the world to explore for yourself, beat the 4 shrines and you're free to explore Hyrule at your leisure. The game is both fair and difficult at the same time, whenever I fell in combat it wasn't some dumbBreath of the wild is unlike any Zelda game before it, and yet it is still as true to the franchise and its roots. From the beginning of the game you are dropped into a small portion of the world to explore for yourself, beat the 4 shrines and you're free to explore Hyrule at your leisure. The game is both fair and difficult at the same time, whenever I fell in combat it wasn't some dumb control error or bad ai, it was simply my own stupidity in not strategising or equipping the right weapons. The dungeons, like this game vary from what we have come to know from the Legend of Zelda, gone is the classic 8 dungeons and a boss formula, in its place are 120 Sheikah Shrines, which are small puzzles of varying difficulty which take between 5 and 15 minutes to complete, perfect for playing on the go, or even to kill time at home. The dungeons on the other hand take the form of 4 Divine Beasts, massive ancient robots. These are not messy labyrinths like older dungeons, these are true 3D puzzles that take me around 40 minutes to complete, the bulk of that time is spent trying to find out how the dungeon works. The story is certainly interesting although it is not as deep as the one found in Skyward Sword. The plot centres on Link awakening 100 years after Ganon's invasion of Hyrule in which Link and Zelda failed to defeat him, as you progress through the 40-50 hour story you will learn of the past and the how the many races have coped and recovered falling "The Calamity". This game is the new Ocarina of Time, it revolutionises how open world games function offering 100% freedom 1 hour into the game. Despite the noticeable frame drops on the Nintendo Switches "TV Mode" I have honestly been having far too much fun to really care about them. Congratulations Nintendo, after almost 20 years you have managed to steal the trophy from Ocarina of Time, The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is not only the best game ever made but will also influence how 3D open world games are played for years to come. This game is worthy of a perfect 10 and deserves all its praise.… Expand
  37. sillyphillers
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    You know that old Zelda artwork from the manuals and posters, where Link is shown looking off into the mountains and the sunset? Remember when you looked at these drawings and thought to yourself, "I wish I could actually climb up that mountain, cross that river, and explore that forest over there." My 9 year-old imagination ran wild, but was always restricted by the limitations in theYou know that old Zelda artwork from the manuals and posters, where Link is shown looking off into the mountains and the sunset? Remember when you looked at these drawings and thought to yourself, "I wish I could actually climb up that mountain, cross that river, and explore that forest over there." My 9 year-old imagination ran wild, but was always restricted by the limitations in the actual game(s). Those limitations are now gone. Your imagination is now the limit. Graphically, the game looks like a beautiful piece of art has come to life. Every time I turn a corner, I am stunned at the beauty and detail.
    Every other Zelda game now seems quaint by comparison.
    I am a huge LoZ fan but didn't care for most of the games in the last 10 years, mostly due to weird control gimmicks that didn't work for me. My expectations for BOTW were extremely high. I fully expected this to be a masterpiece 10/10, but I was way off. This game is so much more than that. There are no words or number rankings that can describe how great this game is. Is must be experienced.    … Expand
  38. wkharten
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Best game I've ever played. I couldn't be more pleased. This will change the way they make open-world games--for the better. Nintendo has done it yet again--taking a genre (open world) and innovated to make something amazing.
  39. gomemk
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Great game definitely the best Zelda but 10/10 is a big stretch . is it worth getting the switch for 1 game. if u take zelda as a sign what this hand held device can do then is definitely a YES ..................................................
  40. Mastersword1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I absolutely adore this game. It's everything I didn't even know I wanted. I don't get why people are complaining about the music, because they clearly haven't been to hyrule castle yet. It has one of the most epic themes I've ever heard.
  41. alesro
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    JAJAJAJAJA hay que ver la cantidad de 0 que se está llevando este juegazo por parte de envidiosos, está claro que algo pasa cuando la mayoría son 10, y comentarios absurdos son 0.
  42. redlondon
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game has sucked me in, love it :) some notable things I love include the cooking system, vast landscape, and the ability to climb to the highest of heights! The puzzles are extremely rewarding and fun as well.
  43. iceshade
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Well firstly I have to say, I found out that many people who don't even have the game are giving it bad reviews, STOP, you have no right to do that what so ever. Now for me I have been a zelda fan since day 1 for the NES, but I have skipped the last few games simply because they did not interest me. Hands down breath of the wild is one of the greatest games I have ever played IN MY LIFE,Well firstly I have to say, I found out that many people who don't even have the game are giving it bad reviews, STOP, you have no right to do that what so ever. Now for me I have been a zelda fan since day 1 for the NES, but I have skipped the last few games simply because they did not interest me. Hands down breath of the wild is one of the greatest games I have ever played IN MY LIFE, 35 years of gaming and by far no game has caused me to feel this way. The new features and physics of this game are just insane, along with the difficulty, 1 shot deaths and falling while climbing mountains is just crazy. So this is my review, from someone who has owned every game console ever made, and currently the big 3, this is by far my favorite game of all time.… Expand
  44. AlphaRex
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    best game I've ever played.
    after all the time in development, it turned into an absolute masterpiece. I wanna play it again.
    never felt so free while playing a game, breath of the wild changed everything for me.
  45. Sonic7007
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    First off I am a Nintendo fanboy and legend of Zelda fanboy but the other legends of Zelda titles do not deserve a 10 out of 10 except for ocarina of time,breath of the wild but majora's mask deserves a 9 my personal favorite was the wind Waker but still not a perfect 10 this game is beautiful so massive I've been exploring forever, I love everything about this game nothing seems wrongFirst off I am a Nintendo fanboy and legend of Zelda fanboy but the other legends of Zelda titles do not deserve a 10 out of 10 except for ocarina of time,breath of the wild but majora's mask deserves a 9 my personal favorite was the wind Waker but still not a perfect 10 this game is beautiful so massive I've been exploring forever, I love everything about this game nothing seems wrong sure the Nintendo switch might not have the power of some PCs but what it makes up in power is it's replayability and it's games and it innovativeness and breath of the wild work so well with this I definitely give this a 10 out of 10. all the people giving this a negative review must have never played it or are not Nintendo fans at all, are not legend of Zelda fans. people need to quit hating on this game if they've never played it all. they are trolls if they're giving it a zero evening if they played it and didn't like it it's not worth zero. Nintendo worked hard on this game and it shows, so people need to quit bashing it and being a bunch of trolls. this game is worthy of all the praise that it is getting in my opinion it's definitely One that will go down in Legend. Definitely One of the most awesome games ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  46. Smoey
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The critic reviews speak for themselves. The game is flawless, it's magical and the story line is amazing. Yes the Switch only has a couple of games at the moment but is it worth it for Zelda? Yes, of course. The game brings you back to gaming roots, spending hours upon hours of time crafting and venturing around getting completely lost in the world.
  47. projectxero
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I can't stress how amazing this game is. If you're looking for a game that sucks you in, look no further. This game is designed well in every way. At no point have I thought "why am I in this area?"- because it seams that everything has a purpose. You are usually rewarded for venturing off and seeking out your own adventure. You never need to worry about going off the set path (becauseI can't stress how amazing this game is. If you're looking for a game that sucks you in, look no further. This game is designed well in every way. At no point have I thought "why am I in this area?"- because it seams that everything has a purpose. You are usually rewarded for venturing off and seeking out your own adventure. You never need to worry about going off the set path (because there isn't one). The soundtrack is absolutely perfect. It makes the game that much more enjoyable. The art and graphics look stunning. The only minor complaint are the random FPS drops (Switch), fortunately they aren't common and don't hinder the game play in any way. I would recommend this game to anyone who plays video games.… Expand
  48. kronos662
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda Breath of the Wild es lo mejor que han creado, cada minuto que pasas en el Juego es realmente increíble, sus hermosos paisajes, su historia todo esta hermoso :)
  49. william341
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It's an astounding game. You can tell that they have put a massive amount of work in to this game just by playing for an hour.
    It's hart to explain. You need to play it for your self.
  50. Faeyas
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    10 from me. I have a few Zelda games, and while I adored Ocarina, others were luke-warm. Breath of the Wild is a "breath" of fresh air in the series. It reminds me of other stellar games like The Witcher 3, or Skyrim. I enjoy the lack of hand holding, the joy of exploration, and the self pacing. It is amazing when a game doesn't have to direct you, but that you can direct yourself and it10 from me. I have a few Zelda games, and while I adored Ocarina, others were luke-warm. Breath of the Wild is a "breath" of fresh air in the series. It reminds me of other stellar games like The Witcher 3, or Skyrim. I enjoy the lack of hand holding, the joy of exploration, and the self pacing. It is amazing when a game doesn't have to direct you, but that you can direct yourself and it is JUST AS FUN!… Expand
  51. SpyHunter07
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    After 55 hours of gameplay (17% completion according to the in game percentage) I can say this game is the Zelda game we've been waiting for. Not flawless by any means, the new take on dungeons and the sometimes spotty framerate being the major flaws, but just an extremely satisfying adventure game that will be the gold standard for open world games for the next few decades.
  52. FireIceOkami
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda : Breath of the Wild is one of the Free Roam base game I LOVE !!!!!!!! My brother and I both play it but I mainly Watch him play it. The mobility of the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild is very good with the Breath of the wild Free Roam. The game play is SMOOTH and CLEAR!, Not like the other systems that has glitches, over heating and freezing points in theThe Legend Of Zelda : Breath of the Wild is one of the Free Roam base game I LOVE !!!!!!!! My brother and I both play it but I mainly Watch him play it. The mobility of the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild is very good with the Breath of the wild Free Roam. The game play is SMOOTH and CLEAR!, Not like the other systems that has glitches, over heating and freezing points in the game. Over ALL this game gets a 10 star if it will let me in the rating with stars, SO all ya'll haters out there that Never play this Game.... Maybe your a glitch like your systems is. I play each game systems but the SWITCH have yall beat, its not like you can take a XBox one with you and play on the go, you cant take a PS4 out and play it on the go. SO there People who want to Bash this game Y'ALL are Idiots… Expand
  53. ahmadzein
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Best game ever, endless world, and many things to enjoy even after beating the game !!!! 11 out of 10 ! you just start playing and time will pass without you knowing ! great if u were on an airplane :D
  54. AmazedBunion
    Mar 8, 2017
    1
    The game is very over rated. Aside from performance issues, mediocre graphics and stability issues, the game suffers from mediocre controls, the inability to remap the controls at all and random crashes. The high ratings for this game are simply because of its name. It's literally only in 900p FFS.
  55. Bianobiano
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Fantástico , Se vc é fã de jogos e não fã boy louco e cego, que torce para que todos os jogos que não sejam do seu console fracasse, esse jogo é obrigatório. Uma experiência incrível e todos os gamers devem joga-lo ao menos uma vez antes de avalia-lo.
  56. Kelkbkb
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Spectacular. If there's one word to describe this game, it's this one. I wake up every single day knowing that Breath of the Wild is waiting to give me more fantastic adventures, discovers, surprises, and essentially, infinite hours of fun. I think that, as a gamer, there's no better feeling than that.
  57. CCCCCC
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Simply astounding. Every aspect of the game feels mature, well-tuned and fun. This is peak-Nintendo and every gamer everywhere owes it to themselves to play this game. A true classic for the modern age.
  58. barck
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Muito bom! Visualmente perfeito, jogo todo encaixado, cenas, som, história, câmera, se juntam de forma esplendorosa, e se tornam um só. uma obra de arte!
  59. tomcat99
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It is a game with a good story, and it offers a great variety of missions and hours to complete the game. It is the best game of Zelda so far, I recommend to all who have not played to try this game, surely they will like it very much.
  60. GilbertoJr
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    O melhor Zelda de todos os tempos, mas realmente não tem Barcelona e nem Real Madri para jogar umas peladas. :V Essa onda negativa de haters chorando aqui, nem jogou nem jogará o game, nunca nem devem ter jogado algum Zelda um dia. Então deixo para vcs um conto direto de hyrule:

    "Diz a lenda que o Lake Hylia é formado pelo choro dos Seguistas, Sonistas e Caixistas ao longo das gerações,    O melhor Zelda de todos os tempos, mas realmente não tem Barcelona e nem Real Madri para jogar umas peladas. :V Essa onda negativa de haters chorando aqui, nem jogou nem jogará o game, nunca nem devem ter jogado algum Zelda um dia. Então deixo para vcs um conto direto de hyrule:

    "Diz a lenda que o Lake Hylia é formado pelo choro dos Seguistas, Sonistas e Caixistas ao longo das gerações, por isso a cada jogo está sempre maior e mais belo"    … Expand
  61. monco
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego con formato mundo abierto que he jugado, punto!
    Artisticamente cada escena es una pintura! En algo me hace acordar a the wind waker!
    Las animaciones son geniales, la musica como siempre no falla, hasta los efectos de sonido en funciona a la jugabilidad tienen indentidad! Nintendo lo tiene clarisimo, y sabe como darle indentidad a sus juegos, esa personalidad que le    El mejor juego con formato mundo abierto que he jugado, punto!
    Artisticamente cada escena es una pintura! En algo me hace acordar a the wind waker!
    Las animaciones son geniales, la musica como siempre no falla, hasta los efectos de sonido en funciona a la jugabilidad tienen indentidad!
    Nintendo lo tiene clarisimo, y sabe como darle indentidad a sus juegos, esa personalidad que le imprime a sus juegos es unica, pocas empresa lo saben hacer tan bien, ahora solo se me ocurren dos Blizzard y Valve.    … Expand
  62. ChrisAcoltzi
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I actually played ocarina of time when it first came out, and it was amazing. For a long time it was the best game ever made for me, since then very few games would actually match that "magic" that ocarina had.
    Fast forward 19 years later and we finally have a game that captures all that magic again.
    Everything about this game feels like old Zelda, yet it manages to keep things very    I actually played ocarina of time when it first came out, and it was amazing. For a long time it was the best game ever made for me, since then very few games would actually match that "magic" that ocarina had.
    Fast forward 19 years later and we finally have a game that captures all that magic again.
    Everything about this game feels like old Zelda, yet it manages to keep things very fresh. You are in a kingdom that has been there for hundreds of years, it shows on the places you visit... I have been playing this series for years and its like the series has grown up with you.

    Yes it has some some minor technical problems, yes it may not be for everyone... but getting lost in this game its a joy that no other game has offered. It borrowed different elements from games like the witcher and skyrim, but with a zelda touch that makes things feel fresh.
    The game has no hand holding and everything is done in a grand scale, the bosses are some of the best in the series. You never feel like you are in control of the world and thats actually a good thing.

    After been disappointed with games like wind waker and twilight princess, we finally have a game that is actually better than ocarina of time, one that is definetly a bench mark for the series.    … Expand
  63. covex
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The game is gorgeous, and it is true of all positive comments that it's collecting. It's just impossible to stop playing, best Zelda game ever. 10 out of 10
  64. Kytana08
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I like this game, its amazing. A beautiful painted world.
    Have already spent hours in it.

    Only the weapons can be destroyed too quickly.
    But that does not matter much.
  65. BotBearGaming
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Zelda is back and bigger than ever. Let me first start of that I love this game but I was a little skeptical after Skyward Sword on the Wii. I have been a huge fan of Zelda since the NES and this brings me back to that original game. After the games tutorial area and first four shrines you are free to go where ever you want and if skilled enough can go straight to Ganon and put him down,Zelda is back and bigger than ever. Let me first start of that I love this game but I was a little skeptical after Skyward Sword on the Wii. I have been a huge fan of Zelda since the NES and this brings me back to that original game. After the games tutorial area and first four shrines you are free to go where ever you want and if skilled enough can go straight to Ganon and put him down, but that's not me I want to enjoy the world and story. So many reviews are saying Zelda has no story the gameplay sucks ect and to me those are all false statements and I believe a lot of the negative reviews are fakes and haters (my opinion). The game has a story you just have to search for parts of it to understand the deeper narrative which gives me a Dark Souls feel, the game is no where near easy nor holds your hand like so many games these days as I find myself freely exploring and getting one shot by enemies. The game is not without flaws occasionally I do have frame rate drops but that for me is maybe only once every few hours so not enough for me to lower my rating. Overall this a great installment for the Zelda franchise and with the Switch I would say Nintendo is back on the road to success.… Expand
  66. ShannonEric
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I've been playing video games for as long as I can remember. My favorites have always been open world experiences. This game captures the wonder and awe that I first experienced playing huge games like World of Warcraft, but in a mobile format! The world is vast and engaging, but not overwhelming. There are corners of the world that can feel secluded. Literally everything you can see withI've been playing video games for as long as I can remember. My favorites have always been open world experiences. This game captures the wonder and awe that I first experienced playing huge games like World of Warcraft, but in a mobile format! The world is vast and engaging, but not overwhelming. There are corners of the world that can feel secluded. Literally everything you can see with your eyes, you can travel to. I can spend hours just walking around aimlessly, not moving towards any specific goal, but just experiencing the world and fully enjoying myself. If you have not tried this game, please do so. You are missing out on something truly special.… Expand
  67. bennibop
    Mar 8, 2017
    7
    Good game not great and not one of the best Zelda games. The game has 4 dungeons and 100 shrines (mini dungeons) all of which are very easy and pose no challenge unlike previous instalments. Finding new Vistas and the sense of exploration can be great but getting there in the first place can be repetitive and frustrating as you are unable to climb when it is raining (which is the mainGood game not great and not one of the best Zelda games. The game has 4 dungeons and 100 shrines (mini dungeons) all of which are very easy and pose no challenge unlike previous instalments. Finding new Vistas and the sense of exploration can be great but getting there in the first place can be repetitive and frustrating as you are unable to climb when it is raining (which is the main mechanic for getting anywhere.)

    The games framerate is awful, probably the worst I have seen since Just Cause 3 and it can impact on the game and definitely does on the immersion. I have also seen issue with physic where the game seems to stutter (perhaps due to switch cartridges.) Considering this is a Nintendo game it is very surprising as they have always prided themselves on high quality software.    … Expand
  68. petetoddderson
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Admittedly I'm a Zelda fan, as I've played every major console game since before I could even read the old man's cryptic hints. This game just does an amazing job of recreating the original Zelda's spirit into a 3D living world. It has minor issues, but it is the most engulfing video game I have ever played.
  69. preparetosigh
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    I have just completed the first phase of the game (Great Plateau) so I cannot give a truly comprehensive review. However, as someone who has been gaming for 35+ years, I can talk about the atmosphere and basic mechanics extensively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    In conclusion, with minor complaints BotW is poised to become the top Zelda game and one of the best console experiences ever presented.    … Expand
  70. 1337brian
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I can still remember the first time I played the original Legend of Zelda on the NES and how it felt to explore what seemed like an endless world filled with surprises and challenges and this game has brought back that feeling and then some. First I’ll get out of the way that coming from a PC with 144hz monitor ultra settings for graphics and frame rate above 100fps the switch is a smallI can still remember the first time I played the original Legend of Zelda on the NES and how it felt to explore what seemed like an endless world filled with surprises and challenges and this game has brought back that feeling and then some. First I’ll get out of the way that coming from a PC with 144hz monitor ultra settings for graphics and frame rate above 100fps the switch is a small step back from what I’m used to in my normal gaming life but that doesn't take away from what is most likely the game of the decade. This game is AMAZING.

    From the opening sequence you realize that something has happened to Hyrule and your tasked with finding out who you are and what's happened to the land around you. Breathtaking visuals, plenty of challenges spread across the land and scenery that is just jaw dropping. This game has it all.

    The difficulty is up there and makes me glad as I like a challenge and there is a lot to do if you want to 100% the game. The story is one of the best in any video game I've ever played and put together so well. You become a part of the story organically, you're not forced through it like other games.

    10/10 best story driven game I've played in over a decade.    … Expand
  71. Kleners
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is my first Nintendo console since the Gamecube, I pikced it up for Zelda and Have put over 36 hours into the game. Defeated 3 Ancient Beast and completed many side quest. This game is a very large open world concept RPG. The combat is brutal, the weapon breaking system and scavenging for stuff to beat monsters with is a fresh idea and works.
    Coming from PC gaming my only issues is    This is my first Nintendo console since the Gamecube, I pikced it up for Zelda and Have put over 36 hours into the game. Defeated 3 Ancient Beast and completed many side quest. This game is a very large open world concept RPG. The combat is brutal, the weapon breaking system and scavenging for stuff to beat monsters with is a fresh idea and works.
    Coming from PC gaming my only issues is with the technical limitations of the console. Lack of anti-aliasing, Frame drops in large rendered areas, some washed out colors (fixed with monitor settings), and the max 900p graphics. I cant fault the game for console limitations. Right now 2 weeks in the price of console is worth the price.    … Expand
  72. amnesico
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Una obra maestra. Llevaba mucho tiempo sin jugar a algo que me absorviera tanto. Te pones a jugar y de que te das cuenta han pasado varias horas en las que sientes que no has avanzado por la inmesidad de su mundo y por la cantidad de cosas que puedes hacer.
    Tras acabar con la zona inical de La Meseta de los Albores, el juego te da total libertad para ir donde quieras, pudiendo explorar    Una obra maestra. Llevaba mucho tiempo sin jugar a algo que me absorviera tanto. Te pones a jugar y de que te das cuenta han pasado varias horas en las que sientes que no has avanzado por la inmesidad de su mundo y por la cantidad de cosas que puedes hacer.
    Tras acabar con la zona inical de La Meseta de los Albores, el juego te da total libertad para ir donde quieras, pudiendo explorar montañas, poblados, bosques, etc. sin tener que seguir obligatoriamente la historia.    … Expand
  73. Timeball
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Another great Zelda game ... the graphics are great, the controls are smooth, and the pacing/story are perfect. There's nearly endless open world areas to explore.
  74. TheGhoulNebula
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Amazing. Wonderful. So beautiful. So moved. So blessed. Breath of the Wild has cured my cold and cleared my skin.
    (All these haters need to smoke a join, play Zelda and calm down)
  75. Donuld
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Wow, this is a great game. I have never really liked the Zelda series, but this new addition is great. I just got to the first (insert thing here that might be spoiler) and I am super excited to fight it. The game is really good at transitioning from easy to hard, and nothing feels too challenging or too easy. Overall so far a great game.
  76. ThisIsSandwich
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a fantastic game and while I would not personally give it a perfect score, I can see where it might earn that rating from others. The visuals are beautiful, the story is compelling, and the game play is entertaining. The addition of voice acting is a bit strange for a LoZ game, but it does give weight to the cutscenes it is included in although thereLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a fantastic game and while I would not personally give it a perfect score, I can see where it might earn that rating from others. The visuals are beautiful, the story is compelling, and the game play is entertaining. The addition of voice acting is a bit strange for a LoZ game, but it does give weight to the cutscenes it is included in although there are times where it feels a bit forced and/or awkward. For the most part, the challenges are fun, but I've run into a few fights or sections that seemed frustratingly unfair. The controls can be a bit confusing or overly complex and even ~40ish hours in I find myself pressing the wrong buttons. As for the performance, I've mostly been playing in docked mode with the display on my 1440p monitor, and there are noticeable frame drops, specifically when you're in an area with a lot of particle effects, a lot of enemies, or even a lot of foliage. It hasn't been an issue in combat (at least for me), but it has been a nuisance. Switching the HUD to Pro mode seems to have alleviated the problem somewhat, but it's still present and still very noticeable.

    In conclusion, this game has its flaws and to call it perfect is a bit hyperbolic in my opinion. Still, it more than earns a high rating and it definitely feels like the killer app for the Switch. Seriously, if you have a Switch (or even a WiiU) and don't have this game, you should go out and buy it.    … Expand
  77. afanboy
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This takes everything that is great about the Zelda franchise and innovates it to create a broad, in depth world that will feel familiar and new at the same time. It is incredibly fun and has a wonderful adventure feel regardless of what part of the world you wander into. This is the game Zelda fans have been waiting for since Ocarina of Time!
  78. alan666
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The best game I have played in recent years. Addicting, rewarding, fun, creative, gigantic, audacious... This is a true masterpiece. The best Zelda I have ever played.
  79. Gutanoth
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is literally the best game every made!
    The world is so extremely full with secrets and life that it feels like a real living place! The shrines are really diverse and it's fantastic that they are solvable in multiple ways. Way to go Nintendo! You showed us all why you are the best company at making games!
  80. ccateni
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    It's a great game on Wii U and 3ds, but really? Why are some of the negative reviews from people who haven't played it? Just play the damn game already! I'm not a fanboy of Nintendo, but I do like this game, and I'm not paid for this.
  81. Near
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. Potentially the best game in history, and best Wii U games with no doubts. The game world is perfect, you can interact with everything on screen, really, even the small birds and butterflies that pass by.
    It has some issue with framerate, but is an openworld, so I'm ok with that, since I didn't saw yet a game this big on console that doesn't suffer some framerate issues.
  82. kirikou
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Le meilleur jeu auquel j'ai joué. Incroyablement jouissif, le jeu n'a de limite que celle de nos idees. Tu peux tout combiner, jouer avec les elements, la physique, la gravitation, la resistance des materiaux... Jubilatoire !! Et juste magnifique, avec QUELQUES ralentissements parfois qui ne rompent en rien le plaisir de jeu.
  83. Puccyboi
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I've never been a huge fan of the Zelda series, but this game snatched my wig, I could not believe it. Aside from a few unfortunate glitches that a small minority have experienced, this game is dusted for the gods.
  84. MoanN
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    El mejor de todos, llegando a superar incluso a The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, simplemente el juego perfecto. Lástima que hayan miembros que saboteen los votos de los usuarios colocando 1 entre 0
  85. blackphoenix60
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is a great game. The gameplay itself is quite great.

    The only thing that should be improved is strictly QoL that really don't detract from how great the game is. Weapons break fairly easily and there are too few slots for weapons/shields/bows.

    It would also be nice if the frames were a bit steadier, although the rare frame drops aren't too bad, it's worth noting.
  86. NateTheApe
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    One of my favorite games to date but it definitely isn't without its quirks. The story got me hooked after the first major boss fight, the relationships Nintendo builds between Link and the other main characters is excellent. Combat is OK once you get the hang of it and weapons breaking "all the time" slows down as you get better gear and progress, it's not as much of a headache as weaponsOne of my favorite games to date but it definitely isn't without its quirks. The story got me hooked after the first major boss fight, the relationships Nintendo builds between Link and the other main characters is excellent. Combat is OK once you get the hang of it and weapons breaking "all the time" slows down as you get better gear and progress, it's not as much of a headache as weapons drop from pretty much anything you kill. Major gripe is FPS drops and overall smoothness in TV mode on the Switch, it does occur but not too often; in tablet/handheld mode the game is buttery smooth most of time, I haven't been pulled out of the game once in handheld mode due to FPS issues.… Expand
  87. Hydrocat
    Mar 8, 2017
    6
    It's a good game. It's an awesome launch title, but it isn't groundbreaking by any means. Is it the best Zelda game of all time? Maybe, but the previous 4 Zelda games have set that bar pretty low. The story is the same story you've played a thousand times. When it comes to sandbox games, there are dozens of others I would reach for before I'd reach for this. It's frankly dissapointing toIt's a good game. It's an awesome launch title, but it isn't groundbreaking by any means. Is it the best Zelda game of all time? Maybe, but the previous 4 Zelda games have set that bar pretty low. The story is the same story you've played a thousand times. When it comes to sandbox games, there are dozens of others I would reach for before I'd reach for this. It's frankly dissapointing to play after you see how much hype this got.… Expand
  88. Sam-Japan
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, el mejor, lastimosamente los niños ratas y la envidia han hecho que haya una campaña para puntuarle cero al juego, son gente Rata.
    El juego en si es perfecto, no quiero spoilear nada, pero es muy recomendado, horas y horas de diversion
    gracias Nintendo lo hiciste otra vez!!!!!
  89. GaRv3
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's very sad that obviously almost all people writing negative reviews never even played the game.
    This is going to be an honest review after playing the game for many hours. This should be a must for reviewers but some people simply do not understand this. This is not the place for trolls and haters. And by the way: How can a game like this be honestly rated 0/10? Think about it yourself and you will see that this does not make any sense at all.

    Pros:
    There are so many positive aspects to say about this game, that it is simply impossible to list them all. So I will just write down what comes in my mind to give you an idea of what the game is like.
    First of all the most obvious and perfectly integrated 'new' feature: total freedom. This is what describes the game best. You can go almost everywhere whenever you want. There are so many ways to travel the world.
    This all happens perfectly seamlessly and there are almost no loading screens when you travel the world. There are only few situations you have to wait for some seconds and loading times are (at least on the Switch) rediculously short. So the whole game feels like a long, seamless experience.
    That's how the game feels to play in gerneral, but what makes this special is that you can find interesting items, quests and characters all over the huge world. There is so much to find that I doubt there will be more than a few players who are going to find everything hidden in this world.
    There are so many secrets and little easter eggs you can find in the game (Ever took a photo/screenshot of a dog next to you?).
    Characters, animals and enemies behave convincingly.
    The story fits perfectly for a Zelda game and offers some unexpected twists and new information about the franchise.
    In most cases there are several ways to achieve something. If you think you found a solution, just try it - it will probably work!
    The voice acting in most cut scenes is pretty nice.
    You can play this awesome huge game on the go (only on Switch, of course).
    Controls are intuitive and work perfect in most situations.
    There would be so much more to say but I have to get to the cons now.

    Cons:
    As in every game there are some small cons too. No game can ever be 100% perfect. But these aspects are no dealbreaker at all.
    Some performance issues in docked mode (Switch). Perfectly smooth in mobile mode but suffers from some frame rate drops in several situations in docked mode. Hopefully this can be fixed in a future patch.
    Some design issues regarding the controls: If you find a new weapon and have no free slot in your weapon inventory, you have to open up the inventory in the pause menu and drop one weapon. Why is it not possible to drop weapons in the quick select menu?
    Uncomfortable Cooking: If you want to cook something, you have to open up the pause menu, navigate to the ingrediants, switch to 'hold in hand mode', select the ingrediants, exit the menu and finally cook the meal. Why is it not possible to simply stand next to a cooking pot and by the press of a button open up a menu to select the ingrediants for your meal.
    Durability of most of the weapons: Sure, the mechanic makes sense, since it forces you to find more and more weapons and use several fighting techniques because you will not always have a weapon for the battle style you prefer, but at the same time this reduces the joy of finding a new weapon because you know it will not last for long.

    Invalid cons taken from negative 'reviews':
    "No actual sprawling dungeons" - Yeah, but there were dungeons in previous Zelda games that you had to visit over and over again. 120 shrines, each with unique puzzles spread all over the game world vs. a hand full of dungeons you have to spend a lot of time in - pick one.
    "You are supposed to enter your own name" - No, link is actually the character's name. The feature giving a custom name does not make too much sense because the character (sex, visual appearence...) can not be changed.
    "They nerfed the Gamepad functionality" - Second screen does not make any sense in gaming. It only distracts from what happens on the main screen.
    "The game designers clearly had much contempt for the Zelda series" - I will not comment on this.
    "wow healthbar above npc" - We had this before and what is bad about it?
    "No animation while opening chest" - Do you remember opening chest in Wind Waker and wating several seconds for each to reveal its secret? How many times did you enjoy this?
    "Theres no second quest" - Simply not true. Play the game!
    "objects between the camera and the character are allways solid" - This is simply wrong.

    Of course there are some negative aspects by other users that I do not list here. Mostly because they are results of purely personal preference. And in general I want to say that every complaint about the game being open world is not worth the time reading it. The series has originally been open world and would have been all the time if possible.    … Expand
  90. paskan
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the first Zelda in almost 20 years that's legitimately made me question my love for Ocarina of Time. The sense of scale, atmosphere, and adventure in Breath of the Wild... it's simply unparalleled in gaming today. I'd grown so cynical and tired of third-person action adventure games, which makes it all the more surprising that a game like BoTW could so unwittingly show up andThis is the first Zelda in almost 20 years that's legitimately made me question my love for Ocarina of Time. The sense of scale, atmosphere, and adventure in Breath of the Wild... it's simply unparalleled in gaming today. I'd grown so cynical and tired of third-person action adventure games, which makes it all the more surprising that a game like BoTW could so unwittingly show up and consume my everyday life. This game is a MASTERFUL example of gameplay engagement and world-building, crafting an environment that's equally fun as it is immersive. It has so many incredibly creative and inspired moments, and so deftly delivers on the promise of an adventure of epic proportions, that in many ways it draws out all of the flaws and limitations that Ocarina of Time had when it first revolutionized the gaming world and the franchise way back in the 90's (though I still love OoT all the same). Breath of the Wild is a fantastic game, worthy of reverence and of every gamers bookshelf. HIGHLY recommended!

    Also, be wary of the negative user reviews this game is generating. For whatever reason, it seems there are a lot of vindictive anti-Nintendo trolls trying to besmirch the quality of this game. Please pay them no mind, as they've certainly not played the game at all (let alone own it) to realize just how high amazing a game it is.    … Expand
  91. Fezehim
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Very enjoyable game, massive world with lots to do in it. it's very different to other LoZ games in many ways, some of these better than others, and the frustratingly low durability on almost every weapon alone makes it impossible for me to give it a perfect score (It's a far bigger deal than you'd think), but acquiring all sheikah slate powers at the start of the game, rather than gettingVery enjoyable game, massive world with lots to do in it. it's very different to other LoZ games in many ways, some of these better than others, and the frustratingly low durability on almost every weapon alone makes it impossible for me to give it a perfect score (It's a far bigger deal than you'd think), but acquiring all sheikah slate powers at the start of the game, rather than getting an item in each dungeon means that you can explore anywhere as soon as you've finished the tutorial, that being said the tutorial runs on for far longer than it should do, which can be frustrating when you want to explore the vast world, but once you are free, you are free to explore the entire world.… Expand
  92. Undercat
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    This is a solid title but nowhere near 98 !!

    It's just sad that people need to overhype this game so much because of the desire for a game that will likely never exist: a Zelda game as good as OoT.
  93. Pikastroff
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    When it was revealed that the new Zelda was going to be an open world years back from now, I was one of those who was concerned about how it would be done, especially considering this "change in conventions" that Aonuma had talked about. When I saw the Great Plateau footage back at E3 2016, while I loved the new features, I was concerned that the entirety of Hyrule was going to be empty,When it was revealed that the new Zelda was going to be an open world years back from now, I was one of those who was concerned about how it would be done, especially considering this "change in conventions" that Aonuma had talked about. When I saw the Great Plateau footage back at E3 2016, while I loved the new features, I was concerned that the entirety of Hyrule was going to be empty, with nothing to do, with no towns or NPCs, no side quests, nothing. Just a glorified No Man's Sky.

    How could I be even more wrong than that?

    This new version of Hyrule is FULL of mysteries. Whenever I think that I saw it all, I discover something new, interesting. Sometimes, it is more subtle, such as simply a new weapon, or sometimes, it is an entire town, other times, it is a character, other times it is a surprisingly interesting side quest, other times it is simply a beatiful location, and sometimes it is just an enemy interesting enough to take on!

    Unlike the other more modern Zelda games such as Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild DOES NOT hold your hand. Not at all. This means that many mechanics are discovered by YOURSELF, and I think that it is a major thing with this game: things are discovered BY YOURSELF. For instance, many quests do not have a marker (or the marker just points to whoever gave you the quest, or something like that), and all they give you, for example, is a riddle which you have to solve YOURSELF if you want to actually finish that quest. The game is pretty cryptic at times, which does remind of the original The Legend of Zelda at times, which is a good thing in my opinion!

    Many of the recent Zelda games were REALLY easy. By really easy, I mean "so easy you probably only got stuck once or twice in the entire game and NEVER saw the Game Over screen". Oh boy, that's not the case here. Like I said, the game is NOT going to hold your hand, and can be cryptic at times. Additionally, you will VERY OFTEN see the Game Over screen, since Link can die in many, MANY ways now, which includes challenging enemies killing you, falling off a cliff, getting hit by lighting during a storm (yes, that's possible), drowning, getting hit head-on by a goat which then throws you off on a large slope on which Link miserably slides on hard rocks and then stupidly dies, you name it, there is death everywhere. But yet, it is never frustrating, because even if you do die, the game will never force you to just retry and retry and retry whatever you were doing, you can just leave if you want, if you are frustrated. Plus, most of the time it feels FAIR, and even if you may not consider it is the case for some deaths, the respawn is quick, and there is no punishment for dying, so you very quickly come back to the action.

    I've seen many people say that "there is no story" in Breath of the Wild. Two ideas: either they did not play the game and are just hating the game because you know, hating on the popular game is their favourite activity, or simply they just haven't reached the first village yet (and honestly, if you did not, you haven't played enough to actually judge the game much). The way the story is handled is a bit special in Breath of the Wild, since the main story is actually completely optional, and non linear. However, IN MY OPINION, the story still remained very interesting. I believe that is because in this Zelda, Nintendo made sure that the world of Hyrule was FULL of lore, much more than what we have seen in any previous Zelda game. And thus, the main story becomes much more meaningful thanks to that lore. Honestly, Breath of the Wild is deeper than ANY other Zelda game in terms of lore outside of the main story, seriously. It added so much to the Zelda mythos that I'm curious how it will be developed in the next games! Hyrule is so full of details in its environment and lore that for the first time, Hyrule actually feels like a world which has a history, which has its own mythology, its own legends.

    In the end, I have very few problems with the games. The first one is the occasional frame rate drops. Luckily, Nintendo has done a patch on launch day which has improved them quite a lot, and now, even when they DO happen, which is rare, it is not that bad. I still hope though that they will do ANOTHER patch to remove them entirely. Secondly, while I really like the style of music used for this game, which is more subtle than other Zelda games, I do admit that in the end, apart from the main theme of the trailer, there aren't many musics which really stand out and stay in your head for days, which are heavily memorable, which many other themes in other games have done, such as the Lost Woods in Ocarina of Time, or the Great Sea in Wind Waker. However, the music is still good, so it is not THAT bad, since again, I see why Nintendo went in that direction regarding the music, since it does fit well with the game thematically.

    So... Yeah. This is my favourite Zelda, now!    … Expand
  94. Galaleo91
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is hands down the best game I've played in recent years. I'm a huge fan of LoZ and have deemed this as one of my favorites, rivaling my love for Wind Waker. If you like Zelda and love open worlds, this game is the one for you.
  95. tomterl
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is a rare gem, achieving near perfection where others fall short, albeit only slightly. The huge world seems daunting at first -- if you moved in it for bit, it's hard to let the controller go.

    Encountered a foe much to strong for you? Sneak around the next time. Explore every crook you encounter, you may find a chest there, or something else entirely.

    Enjoy
  96. Kurola
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Beautiful game. I'm roughly 5 hours in and this game is incredibly fun to play. The exploration is wonderful. The world is massive and filled with secrets and surprises. The controls are great, and the combat system is amazing. The game has a perfect difficulty curve that makes the player have to be aware and thoughtful about combat. This is easily one of the most outstanding games I haveBeautiful game. I'm roughly 5 hours in and this game is incredibly fun to play. The exploration is wonderful. The world is massive and filled with secrets and surprises. The controls are great, and the combat system is amazing. The game has a perfect difficulty curve that makes the player have to be aware and thoughtful about combat. This is easily one of the most outstanding games I have played in years. I had almost forgotten how fun it is to just enjoy playing a great video game. This game reminds me of why I am a gamer.… Expand
  97. Purplezing
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Its the Zelda game i always wanted and i have played them all it alo makes changes to the game that leaves hope for the future of the series. I get lost for hours exploring and going on adventures
    It has everything i want in a zelda game and more.
  98. Jaredos
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic. I can't stop playing it. The frame rate issues are really a minor inconvenience in an otherwise stellar experience. This alone is worth buying a switch! Metacritic should delete the reviews of these idiots that haven't played the game.
  99. TarikVaine
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This might be one of the best games that I've ever played. It's a timeless gem and gave me a feeling I just had with a very few games in my life (Maniac Mansion, Prince of Persia 2 [DOS], Ultima Online).
    The world is so alive that the biggest competition in this game is to follow the main quest. Instead you'll find yourself fooling around in the world for hours until you remember that    This might be one of the best games that I've ever played. It's a timeless gem and gave me a feeling I just had with a very few games in my life (Maniac Mansion, Prince of Persia 2 [DOS], Ultima Online).
    The world is so alive that the biggest competition in this game is to follow the main quest. Instead you'll find yourself fooling around in the world for hours until you remember that there was a place you needed to go to.
    Sure, that's something that every open world game is aiming for and a few of them succeeded but not a single one of them did it so well as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
    Yes, it got some frame rate drops and yes, not everyone likes the fact that all weapons are just temporary as they will break sooner or later (and I hate that my weapons break, really) but the fact that I give a 10 out of 10 rating for this nonetheless might give you an insight at how great this game really is.
    No matter which genres you prefer, no matter if you even like the Zelda series, you HAVE to play this game. It should be on the to do list of every gamer.    … Expand
  100. saymonsc
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Best game of the history! Simply breathtaking and stunning. Nintendo have created something special with this game. Whenever I think I've seen it all, it surprises me suddenly with something I didn't see coming. This is definitely a masterpiece that I will continue to play for years to come.
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Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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