The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Cinept
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    9/10. Nearly perfect in all aspects I can think of. Only gripe is that the story is generic and not that engaging to explore and complete. Main combat system is fairly shallow, but the other tools provided along with the physics of the world allow for many fun interactions in combat. Not challenging enough for my preference, but not overly easy either.
  2. Dafreekofficial
    Jun 19, 2022
    9
    In the opening hour i have to admit i found it pretty boring so i just sort of left it there . Now I have started up again and played about 25-30 hours and it is by far the best Zelda game! An absolute peach of a game
  3. bob_the_bob
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    I love this game so much! A huge open world, good graphic for an Nintendo game, details and very good story(in the DLC to). But for the fact that you prepare for it for a long time, the final boss is way too easy.
  4. zach_grech
    May 4, 2022
    9
    The open world is excellent. Easily the best open world ever crafted. So much to do. The optional shrines are all unique as well with some being better then others. The plot is good but wasn't built up enough. Some of the Divine beasts quests were better then others.
  5. Xx_ammar10
    May 14, 2022
    9
    Literally the best world I've ever explored in any open world game I've played
  6. Gornostai
    May 27, 2022
    9
    Игра очень классная. Геймплей, боссы, сюжет - всё на высшем уровне. Но есть один большой минус - это картинка. А картинка такая из-за слабой консоли.
  7. Palkiasolos
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just wish the final boss was wayyy harder, or that the world changes after you beat Dark Beast Ganon(Instead of it just putting a star on your save file.) (The game is one of my favourites, just my fault for building up the final boss)… Expand
  8. Diaboliste
    Jun 4, 2022
    9
    The best zelda open word good graphics masterpiece the world is good but dungeon not phew and there are too few and very boring korogue to recover
  9. quaresma_marcus
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Muito bom o jogo, o gameplay e os graficos são bons, mas a verdadeira estrela do jogo é o mundo aberto, ele é uma maravilha do mundo dos jogos, imenso e cheio de coisas pra se fazer.
  10. MATOUTOU
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    9.6 Absolutely gorgeous game and wonderful art style. That being said theyre are some absolute baddies in this game. Them tomboy muscular mommies will forever be in my dreams.
  11. Itsyaboi776
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    This game is absolutely beautiful and well made. There is plenty of content for this game and the 2 expansion Passes. The bosses are a pretty moderate- moderately annoying which is a great boss fight for me. I love the shrines and divine beasts in this game. I only wish they added dungeons like the previous Zelda games
  12. phenyxash
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    A must-play of open-world exploration and poetry. One of the best experiences I had in a very long time, Breath of the Wild is among the top entries in the Zelda saga.
  13. NotClyos
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. Just plain and Simple its great. the gameplay is great, and the bosses while similar feel different enough that they don't feel the same. the divine beasts while not the greatest Zelda dungeons are pretty good. they strike the perfect balance of not a cakewalk but not so hard you just look at a guide in frustration. the graphics are great the art style is unique and gorgeous. the amount of little things to find and do in this game make it feel endless. Breath of the wild is great because of how you can play how you want, if you want to do all the divine beasts get all the memory's do every shrine and quest and all the korok seeds etc.. (you see why the game feels endless?) or do nothing of that and make your fun in the wild, its in the name after all Breath of the WILD. you can go mess around with the physics of the game when you get bored. you can nitpick it all you want but i bet your favorite can be nitpicked to death aswell. no game is perfect for everybody but this feels the best "real game" for anybody due to being able to do whatever it you want and make your own fun. the only "main" cons i can think about is weapon breaking and the story not being huge but weapon breaking never felt annoying it made it feel like you had to strategize a little bit for the "perfect playthrough" but there was always ways to get most good items back or get better ones. for the story its a double sided blade you make the story more prominent but loss a little of the "no rules, make your own fun" mentality of the game and the story itself is not bad it just not a 4 hour directors cut of the worlds best movie type of story. this game is great to the point that it overcame nostalgia to beat out Mario galaxy as my favorite game of all time. no game is perfect but if any is the closest Breath of the wild is.… Expand
  14. Sgrignaz
    Jul 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Riprende tutto ciò che Miyamoto voleva esprimere nell’originale. Libertà non aggiungo altro… Expand
  15. tonytoo
    Sep 10, 2022
    9
    gameplay:10/10(u maybe will be bored at first,but u will enjoy this game)
    story:8/10(it will better to add more story)
    graphic:3/5(switch's game...)
    music:4/5(not really special,but u will feel relax)
    overall:8.8/10
  16. supdude80
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    absolutely amazing although slightly overrated due to the lack of engaging story, but oh my god this was a blast to play through, I can't lie. 10/10 world design too
  17. MarioTing
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
    An open world game where the world doesn’t feel empty and there’s always new things to discover everywhere in then world. My only problem with this game is that the shrines get repetitive and always knowing what you’re going to get from them takes away from the enjoyment of exploring.
  18. Jhon_Willims
    Aug 4, 2022
    9
    Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
  19. SquidC4
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    As my first experience with the Zelda franchise, I was certainly not left disappointed. The stark contrast between botw and other Nintendo ips help to create a hook that consistently draws you back into the experience.
  20. Milkmen
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Хороша гра чому?
    Хороша графіка, не поганий геймплей, але деякі фігурки аміібо не дуже і корисні, але це єдиний мінус який я знайшов.
    Дякую нінтендо за таку гру    … Expand
  21. justko
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The open-world adventure game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is genuinely revolutionary and has raised the bar for similar titles. Breath of the Wild, a video game created and released by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U consoles, has garnered numerous honors and awards since its debut in 2017. These awards and recognitions include Game of the Year at The Game Awards and multiple Game of the Year awards from different publications.

    As Link, the main character of the Legend of Zelda series awakens from a 100-year nap to a world that has been altered by an enigmatic force known as the Calamity Ganon, you take control of him in Breath of the Wild. You discover the mysteries of the past and find the strength required to finally destroy Calamity Ganon as you traverse the game's expansive and gorgeously rendered land of Hyrule.

    The open-world concept of Breath of the Wild, which lets you explore and learn at your own speed, is one of its most stunning features. A variety of settings, including lush woods, snow-capped mountains, parched deserts, and perilous swamps, may be found throughout the game's wide, spreading landscape. The game's dynamic weather system and day-night cycle further enhance the richness and realism of the world, which is filled with secrets and hidden treasures to be discovered in each location.

    However, Breath of the Wild's impressiveness extends beyond only its setting to the ways in which you can engage with it. The game features a variety of novel gameplay elements, such as the capacity to climb virtually any surface and the capacity to solve puzzles based on physics. The game encourages experimentation and exploration while allowing you to tackle difficulties in a variety of inventive ways thanks to these mechanisms.

    Breath of the Wild offers a plethora of side quests and mini-games in addition to the main quest. These range from preparing meals and making remedies to racing other players and taking part in archery competitions. You can gather materials and make your own weapons, armor, and other equipment using the game's complex crafting system.

    The combat system in Breath of the Wild is one of the game's most notable aspects since it is intricate and difficult. The game adds a number of new tools and skills, such as the capacity to parry and block enemy blows as well as perform elemental attacks. The game's AI for the adversaries is also very sophisticated, and they react differently based on the time of day and where you are.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an open-world adventure game that, all things considered, is incredibly impressive and raises the bar. Its expansive and exquisitely detailed universe, cutting-edge gameplay elements, and intricate combat system all work together to provide for an absolutely remarkable gaming experience. Breath of the Wild is a must-play whether you love open-world adventure games in general or the Legend of Zelda franchise in particular.    … Expand
  22. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  23. Larnyjeaney
    Oct 26, 2022
    9
    Superbly balanced game, not too easy or too difficult, fantastic music and gameplay - only lacking in story. A must-play.
  24. Andez
    May 11, 2023
    9
    Este se trata de, posiblemente, el mejor mundo abierto de la historia.

    La exploración es lo que los jugadores QUEREMOS hacer en este juego, porque presenta un mundo interesante a la vez que lleno de lugares interesantes, personajes, mazmorras (los aquí llamados "Santuarios"), y cosas por hacer. La historia no es nada del otro mundo y en ocasiones puede confundir, a la vez que    Este se trata de, posiblemente, el mejor mundo abierto de la historia.

    La exploración es lo que los jugadores QUEREMOS hacer en este juego, porque presenta un mundo interesante a la vez que lleno de lugares interesantes, personajes, mazmorras (los aquí llamados "Santuarios"), y cosas por hacer.

    La historia no es nada del otro mundo y en ocasiones puede confundir, a la vez que decepcionar, sin embargo, es buena.

    Las habilidades que puede hacer Link son muy interesantes y permiten hacer cosas increíbles, pasando de derrotar enemigos a base de bombas, a recorrer el mapa entero usando un árbol, o descubrir algún cofre enterrado en la arena de alguna playa.

    A pesar de salir en WII U y Nintendo Switch, el juego se ve perfecto, y las caídas de FPS no son tan molestas como se espera.

    Sin duda, uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, y por muchos fans, el mejor.    … Expand
  25. Screenhero
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    A truly phenomenal game that makes it fun to continue exploring. The DLC offers options for greater challenges for those that need it.
  26. Alex12345o
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    El juego es increíble, lo único que le pediría sería que integrarán templos.
  27. ChocolateMan
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    Breath of the Wild is an incredible game that encourages creativity in its large open world with diverse landscapes. It encourages player choice in its fun combat, creating a good risk and reward system for players to interact with. For example, a player can go up against a strong enemy and get good rewards for it, or they could fight low level enemies and get other, less valuable rewards.Breath of the Wild is an incredible game that encourages creativity in its large open world with diverse landscapes. It encourages player choice in its fun combat, creating a good risk and reward system for players to interact with. For example, a player can go up against a strong enemy and get good rewards for it, or they could fight low level enemies and get other, less valuable rewards. While this is a great game, it is not without its flaws. The game has a lack of guidance, which can be discouraging for some players. It also has a weapon breaking system which, while it encourages creativity, it also can take away strong weapons that the player has grown attached to. The game also lacks a deep story, it gives a background to the game and a vague description of the events that unfolded before the game and is built upon very little, if not at all. Certain areas can also have poor performance, but this is limited to only a couple areas.

    Pros:
    - Fun combat
    - Large filled open world
    - Good risk-reward

    Cons:
    - Lack of guidance
    - Weapon breaking can take away weapons you grow attached to
    - Lack of a deep story

    Overall, this is a very impressive game and I cannot wait for the sequel to come out.    … Expand
  28. napperb
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    good game onekdkflelfoepofpektjrofowkfkrkwoforowowoeoofofkejfkekofogoekrkrkvkkrkekfk
  29. QUIICKCLAW
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    An excellent open world to explore, filled with interesting shrine challenges, fun puzzles to ponder and interesting characters to encounter. The physics-centric gameplay found both in the world and shrines is also extremely enjoyable to experiment with as well.

    Breath of the Wild's approach to open world design is a breath of fresh air when compared to many of the other open worlds    An excellent open world to explore, filled with interesting shrine challenges, fun puzzles to ponder and interesting characters to encounter. The physics-centric gameplay found both in the world and shrines is also extremely enjoyable to experiment with as well.

    Breath of the Wild's approach to open world design is a breath of fresh air when compared to many of the other open worlds that litter the AAA scene that often are lacking in content and meaningful reasons to explore.

    Some negatives I cannot overlook with Breath of the Wild, however, are the lacking "dungeons" found in the Divine Beasts. The "samey" interior design and relatively uninteresting boss designs stick out like a sore thumb when compared to the (usually) intricately designed dungeons and wildly varied bosses of the series' previous entries.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is another brilliant game in the Zelda series' catalogue and is a must play for Switch owners.    … Expand
  30. TheThunderbird
    May 3, 2023
    9
    This is hands down one of the best Zelda games in the franchise. It has an open world that is neither bland nor an Ubisoft checklist. The game throws in into to the world and you get total freedom to go wherever whenever. There are secrets hidden all over the world that you have to find on you own. Any other developer would just put all the locations on a map and give you a convenientThis is hands down one of the best Zelda games in the franchise. It has an open world that is neither bland nor an Ubisoft checklist. The game throws in into to the world and you get total freedom to go wherever whenever. There are secrets hidden all over the world that you have to find on you own. Any other developer would just put all the locations on a map and give you a convenient path to travel to get to it.

    The combat is superb. While I had a little issue with the durability system, I did like how it forced you to change styles and play differently. There are so many fun ways to approach combat that other games only have a fraction of. The four dungeons are kind of boring and generic and the final boss is painfully easy. The voice actors to come across as robotic which does suck me out of the game some. Those are the only problems I have with the game, everything else is near perfect.    … Expand
  31. Eny2505
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is not an easy task to get an open-world game right on the first try, but Nintendo somehow did it.

    What we got was the Kingdom of Hyrule, an area 60% bigger than Skyrim. The world is filled with landmarks and points of interests to explore with an insane ammount of detail. The freedom you have in this game is incredible. After finishing the great plateau, you can do *everything*. You could go to Kakariko and start the main quest, but you could also go to the final boss around 45 minutes into the game.

    The story is dramatic, yet the game is very calm and quiet, with ambient music playing at just the right moments. Exploration is also combined with survival. Many people hate the durability of weapons or *rain at inconvenient times*, but I don't mind it.

    What I do mind is the fact that there is no post-game since it is impossible to complete all the main quests. When you beat the game it brings you back to the title screen. When you return to your save file, you are back in Hyrule Castle. Why?

    Shrines are generally very easy. They were rarely good and required little to no brain to complete. Same can be said for the „dungeons“.

    Side quests have no depth and don't feel rewarding. I would like to have some side stories in side quests like Skyrim has. 

    I give it 97%.    … Expand
  32. luczak
    Dec 30, 2022
    9
    Unique open world game, it's even hard to describe what tit is about, because of how smoothly it switches between exploration, puzzles, and action packed moments. At time can get a bit tedious, but for very brief moments, most of which are optional. Must play for every switch owner.
  33. Tuche0421
    Jan 14, 2023
    9
    sublime una obra que se acerca a la perfección una innovación en los mundos abiertos.
  34. Noahakx
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Played this game about two years ago and wanted to review and comment on how much of a masterpiece this game really is!
  35. Jarkob
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Die Grafik ist für Switch Verhältnisse sehr gut und und auch die Steuerung ist leicht verständlih und nicht hakelig. Botw hat leider wenig Musik, aber die, die das Spiel hat, ist perfekt. Die Dungeons und die Srory sind leider schwach. Die DLCs sind sehr gut. Das Spiel hat einen angenehmen Schwierigkeitsgrad, welcher aber im Nachfolger besser ist. Mit den Krogs hat man es geschafft, die Welt immer interessant zu machen, viele finden es zwar schlimm, dass es 900 gibt, jedoch passt es meiner Meinung nach perfekt.
    Da es mein erstes Zelda Spiel ist, fühle ich zwar Nostalgie zu dem Spiel, aber ich sehe die Fehler dennoch.    … Expand
  36. Yilber2006
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    De los mejores juegos que he jugado y el segundo mejor zelda para mi una banda sonora muy increible de las mejores diria yo nintendo ha hecho un mundo inmenso con una consola que no es tan potente como ps4 o xbox one y sin embargo se llevo el goty 2017 de los mejores juegos que he jugado ahora tocara esperar s ver con que nos sorprende nintendo
  37. saplign
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
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  38. uninteligible
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    an expertly crafted open world that pioneered gaming as we know it. when you first step out of the shrine of resurrection, you can see just how far the world goes, you feel such an overwhelming sense of excitement unmatched by any game before or since. from the mountainous peaks of the Hebra region, to the rolling hills of Akkala, and everywhere in-between you can feel how well crafted thean expertly crafted open world that pioneered gaming as we know it. when you first step out of the shrine of resurrection, you can see just how far the world goes, you feel such an overwhelming sense of excitement unmatched by any game before or since. from the mountainous peaks of the Hebra region, to the rolling hills of Akkala, and everywhere in-between you can feel how well crafted the game is. but that isn't all, even going hunting for truffles in the woods, then making some food feels so polished that you could spend half an hour doing it. my only problem with it was that it deviated from the Zelda series and it's well thought out progression system.… Expand
  39. ArmaniBax
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Фууууу детская игра лучше пойду в ласт оф ас играть там есть эбби кровь кишки сюжет катсцены ух ты
  40. fredno8
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    This is an absolutely jaw-droppingly beautiful game. There is truly nothing else like it, however when it comes to everything besides the overworld, it is a little bland.
  41. mkhue108
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    This game is amazing. Love the gameplay, art style, sound track, world building. To me, story leaves room for imagination.
  42. Telaz
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Type: Open World
    Story: 9/10
    Visuals/Graphics: 10/10
    Combat: 9/10
    Comments: An absolutely amazing world to explore.
  43. Foxyinspace
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, it was fun, sometimes i had a bad experience but other that that i enjoyed this game, would i call it a masterpiece? no, do i understand if people call it one? Yes, overall i recommend this game
  44. Lucaluka
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    This game is a masterpiece,best Zelda's game ever by far with Majora's Mask.
    Bye
  45. BrunoTensai
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    esse jogo é incrível, a sensação de liberdade, o sentimento de exploração, como a historia é apresentada ao jogador. tudo isso fizeram desse jogo uma das melhores experiências que um jogo poderia nos dar. Minha única ressalva é sobre a dificuldade, depois de pouco mais da metade do jogo, dropam equipamentos bons com bastante frequência tornando assim fáceis os inimigos e tirando a sensaçãoesse jogo é incrível, a sensação de liberdade, o sentimento de exploração, como a historia é apresentada ao jogador. tudo isso fizeram desse jogo uma das melhores experiências que um jogo poderia nos dar. Minha única ressalva é sobre a dificuldade, depois de pouco mais da metade do jogo, dropam equipamentos bons com bastante frequência tornando assim fáceis os inimigos e tirando a sensação de preocupação que temos no inicio do jogo.… Expand
  46. JaviTyrrel
    Feb 18, 2023
    9
    Tenía muchas ganas de hablar acerca de este juego y de poder compartir mi experiencia. Considero que este probablemente haya sido uno de los juegos que más e podido disfrutar y eso es decir mucho. La verdad que intentar transmitir lo que a supuesto este juego para mi es muy Difícil de explicar, por que trato de buscar una razón para explicarme por que me resulta tan buen juego y me cuestaTenía muchas ganas de hablar acerca de este juego y de poder compartir mi experiencia. Considero que este probablemente haya sido uno de los juegos que más e podido disfrutar y eso es decir mucho. La verdad que intentar transmitir lo que a supuesto este juego para mi es muy Difícil de explicar, por que trato de buscar una razón para explicarme por que me resulta tan buen juego y me cuesta dar con el motivo principal lo primero que se me viene a la mente es su mundo. hoy en día la mayoría de los juegos de mundo abierto están establecidos de una manera que resultan visualmente atractivos pero que resultan estar vacíos y muchas veces ni siquiera te dan la oportunidad de interactuar con el medio y con los Personajes que lo componen, por desgracia a día de hoy este esquema de ir de 1 punto a otro punto para realizar 1 misión sigue prevaleciendo. Yo considero que al ser un juego de mundo abierto esa linealidad de las misiones mata la esencia de lo que un juego de mundo abierto debería ser. Por eso elogió tanto el trabajo de este juego “Zelda Bretaña of the Wild” por que a logrado hacer un mundo donde puedas elegir adónde quieres ir lo que quieres hacer en el orden que quieres hacerlo y todo ello de una forma muy sinérgica con el mundo en el que te encuentras, con unas bases jugables muy sólidas y con diferentes maneras de poder afrontan los problemas. La banda sonora también ayuda sumergirte dentro del propio juego. Creo que la peor parte del juego han sido los santuarios que a diferencia de los demás santuarios de la saga estos visualmente son todos iguales, muestra una falta de carisma y las bestias de Ganon más de lo mismo no tienen personalidad. Aunque es entendible que al hacer un juego tan ambicioso no se pudiese hacer todo perfecto. Las bestias divinas y la historía de los campeones son muy interesantes, me gusta mucho que cada pueblo se sienta muy diferente entre ellos y también el respeto y afecto que tienen cada pueblo a sus campeones. Otro factor muy guay es entender como les afectan cada bestia divina a sus pueblos, por ejemplo los Zora necesitan ayuda para detener a Vah Ruta por que si se destruye la presa no solo supondrá una catástrofe para su pueblo si no que repercutirá en todo Hirule inundándolo lo mismo con las gerudos y la tormenta de arena etc…… Expand
  47. OpticalFred
    Mar 28, 2023
    9
    I think Breath of the wild is a great game and a ok Zelda.

    Sadly Nintendo is going to follow the open world trend.

    Breath of the wild has bad dungeons, bad object(i mean the Leapfrog gadget) and doesn't feel like a zelda.

    It has an amazing exploration,amazing fighting and amazing crafting system.
  48. Himkippie
    Mar 29, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In 2023, this game is still amazing. It may not be the best Zelda game, but this is just awesome. If you like puzzles, action, tactic and a big adventure, this is still a very good game.
    The beginning of the game (the great plateau) is very good. It is the tutorial section of the game, but it feels like a mini game. Very good.
    The ending is a bit dissapointing, if you look at the other Zelda games.
    The adventure itself is also very good. You walk towards a specific goal, but you always find new things to do and enjoy. You can kill enemies with a lot of ways.
    The only things that are dissapointing are: the ending, the weaponbreaking system, the small variety of monsters and the same feeling in the dungeons and the shrines.
    For the rest is it a very good game.    … Expand
  49. Yine
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Bardzo dobra gra z zupełnie innym podejściem. "Graj jak chesz". Minusem jest lekko przesadzaony system psucia się broni.
  50. SirLaser
    May 9, 2023
    9
    It s almost perfect because it s open world. It isn t a 10 of 10 because the koroks
  51. ANAKISS
    Apr 6, 2023
    9
    Beautyful locations, interesting character with their own story and a lot of variety about weapons, monsters and animals. Cutscenes and music maybe are to much absents and sometimes the game lag in locations with a lot of obstacles, like tropical forests.
  52. Gamer420
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece! I played this on the switch when it came out, then emulated it on CEMU with a 60fps and it was amazing. Would highly recommend people do that.

    The game has an open world, that doesn't guide you, or tells you what to do, but rather allows you to do or go anywhere. There is ton of content to explore and see. The reason I give it a 9/10 instead of 10/10 is simply because    A masterpiece! I played this on the switch when it came out, then emulated it on CEMU with a 60fps and it was amazing. Would highly recommend people do that.

    The game has an open world, that doesn't guide you, or tells you what to do, but rather allows you to do or go anywhere. There is ton of content to explore and see. The reason I give it a 9/10 instead of 10/10 is simply because some mini-dungeons are kind of meh, and I think there is too many of them. Also mandatory montion-control dungeons are a reason enough by themselves to take off a point.    … Expand
  53. sprtn109
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    Breath of the Wild is a great Zelda game that is a must play for any platformer gamer. From the combat mechanics to the world traversal to the dungeon puzzles, this game just feels great in its execution in just about every single aspect. The only reason I gave it a 9/10 is because I really disliked the weapon destruction mechanic and the fact that you cannot repair weapons, some of whichBreath of the Wild is a great Zelda game that is a must play for any platformer gamer. From the combat mechanics to the world traversal to the dungeon puzzles, this game just feels great in its execution in just about every single aspect. The only reason I gave it a 9/10 is because I really disliked the weapon destruction mechanic and the fact that you cannot repair weapons, some of which I really wished I could keep.
    The story is excellent and stays true to the core Zelda formula: you are Link and your job is to beat the big bad, and you'll use all sorts of crazy tools and lore objects to forge a path through the world to reach your objective.
    This game is also very kid friendly and has nothing immoral or sexually inappropriate in it, nor any swearing and very minimal if any blood.
    Overall this was an excellent game and I am looking for to the Tears of the Kingdom game coming soon and exploring Hyrule again!    … Expand
  54. kingrat3
    May 10, 2023
    9
    One of my favorite games of all-time. Weapons breaking is annoying but it forces you to try new things. The game is beautiful. so many shrines that keep you coming back. I would give it a 10 but I have to leave room for Tears of The Kingdom.
  55. Lilrev
    May 12, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The legend of Zelda breath of the wild is an incredibly delicate and delightfully crafted game filled with adventure emotions and exploration. You get to create your own adventure. There are many things that you can do after you finish the story or do everything before you finish the story. There are 120 shrines, 900 koroks and many side quests to do. You have to figure out the story slowly by collecting memories and the game ends by rescuing Zelda form the cage of calamity Ganon. The dlc is also very good. The master trials are a very good addition to the game to power the master sword up, you have to fend off enemies in many differing room increasing in difficulty starting with nothing and scavenging materials to beat the enemies. Master mode is a challenging addition for hardcore players starting over with all enemies raising in level by one. The champions ballad is a great addition to the story with great rewards you have to do the very same challenges that the champions had to do and defeat the blights again, and complete one last divine beast.… Expand
  56. ShockaZulu1
    May 13, 2023
    9
    I enjoyed how Breath of the wild "revolutionized" the series when really maybe it perfected the original vision of NES The legend of Zelda. That being said, the lack of dungeons and item progression is replaced with absolute freedom which is why BOTW is so beautifully refreshing and fun to explore. That being said the fun of this game is exploring the huge overworld but the shrines are soI enjoyed how Breath of the wild "revolutionized" the series when really maybe it perfected the original vision of NES The legend of Zelda. That being said, the lack of dungeons and item progression is replaced with absolute freedom which is why BOTW is so beautifully refreshing and fun to explore. That being said the fun of this game is exploring the huge overworld but the shrines are so boring and the Devine beast are even worse. These were suppose to be the "dungeons" to be discovered in the open world but they will every die hard zelda unsatisfied. Cutscenes are great when reliving memories and finishing the Divine beasts but the power up gained make the game so easy as you get more and more overpowered. I only completed the beasts once my 1st out of 4 play throughs. Now finally the reason why Zelda games are the best is the music. As an artistic direction music was removed to enhance the experience of traversing the massive world. There are a few deepcuts to older zelda song that made my heart rejoice. One example being the Link to the past Hyrule castle theme that was later used in Windwaker for the king of hyrule's theme it was again the music that played when the king of Hyrule makes his appearance to link but there were not enough of these musical easter eggs for me. But Finally Devine beasts are not dungeons and the shrine were truly truly HOT GARBAGE!... Thank you… Expand
  57. perdiaale
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Increíble mundo abierto y jugabilidad. Me hizo volver al mundo del videojuego, destacables físicas integradas en el enorme escenario y jugabilidad.
  58. vkasra
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Tons of fun, easy to get lost in the world. Still, the story is a bit lacking
  59. Kinkrool94
    May 16, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you want an open-world game, this is it. it's an open world, you can do what you want at your pace. openly explore, whenever you unlock a part of the map, it doesn't tell where everything is, you have to look for it yourself. despite this game being out for a while there is always something to return to.

    But the climbing is **** especially when it rains.    … Expand
  60. Yokaii_
    May 20, 2023
    9
    An excellent entry to the franchise that has the best open world I've yet to play, although the story is definitely a little weaker than other entries, the excellent and enjoyable gameplay more than makes up for it.
  61. tadueszekpl
    May 24, 2023
    9
    The multiple cheese pizza of gaming
    everytime you grab a bite you feel something new and its good
    the only downside on it is that when you try all the flavors you just get used to it
  62. RPG_Fanatic
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    Without a doubt one of the best games i have ever played in my life,with a captivating and vivid world.
    Strong open world game.
  63. Lutuzel
    Jun 16, 2023
    9
    Incredible good game. Its a Must Play and my favourite Zelda game. The exploration is fun. I had so much fun to 100% this game. It has so much to do and to discover.
  64. Luisdmo
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Iove this game so much, But I miss the good zelda dungeons. Still a very good game that will be made you to stay looking every single secret u cand find on hyrule
  65. Wolfvez
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    Lo pase 3 veces por el placer el soundtrack fusionado con la belleza de la libertad que nos ofrece. Es hermoso.
  66. Dave0803
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. A BREATH of fresh air for the franchise, it truly brings new life to your typical adventure game. What is loses in lackluster dungeons and bosses, it makes up for in sheer scale. There is so much to do and explore, I simply wish the dungeons and story were given more effort.
  67. MisterWizard
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    This is one of the best games I've ever played, there are 2 things I don't like about the game: The 1st one is the shrines, they feel too scripted and linear compared to the rest of the game, but you need to do them too upgrade your hearts and stamina. And you can't pet the dogs :(.
    But this game is really fun, I really recommend it if you're into openworld games, OST slaps, it's the    This is one of the best games I've ever played, there are 2 things I don't like about the game: The 1st one is the shrines, they feel too scripted and linear compared to the rest of the game, but you need to do them too upgrade your hearts and stamina. And you can't pet the dogs :(.
    But this game is really fun, I really recommend it if you're into openworld games, OST slaps, it's the perfect difficulty (for me at least). Go play it now!    … Expand
  68. Browntrouser27
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    This game is near perfection with great art. Another plus is you can play at your own pace.
  69. fnenamg
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    you can do almost anything in this simple world. There are some flaws that are quite noticeable, but these flaws don't significantly hinder the enjoyment of this game.
  70. Tiradentes
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    Pra mim é o melhor Zelda já feito. Ele trás aspectos que serão utilizados não somente nos próximos games da serie, como na indústria de jogos em geral.
  71. Zelda77
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    It's one of the best games mankind has ever made. It combines with the worst game console made by mankind to create synergy that is hard to say. The game is great. Everyone agrees.
  72. fflatburger
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Simply Amazing. Nuff said. This is the best game I've played in this entire generation of hardware. The game is beautiful, combat is fun.
  73. Achilles997
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    FANTASTIC. A must play by everyone, a statement to what open world games should and can be.
  74. bloodbreath32
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Excellent game regarding to exploration, the physics in this game are great, inmersive gameplay though it has some flaws they are very insignificant to the general gameplay as some shrines that are very simple, I hadn´t beaten a game of the series before and it says a lot about the quality of breath of the wild
  75. Alarchou
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Un incroyable classique et une putain de surprise à sa sortie, la switch aurait pas pu rêver mieux pour sa sortie. 18/20
  76. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    this game is my isht and in my opinion it is the most rad cool awesome game of all time
  77. Ludle
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game! You should definetly play.
    The champions abilities are mid and there aren't really traditional zelda dungeons.
    The devine beasts are all realy the same other than the missions to get to them and the bosses are a bit different. Over all, the best game I ever played!    … Expand
  78. Megataco2017
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    Good game..................................................................
  79. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!! tlzbofw
  80. Tadlad
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    This game has so much to it and you can tell a lot of work was put into it. The exploration is insane due to the massive world and detailed areas which are drastically different from each other. The combat is fairly simplistic yet fun due to the intriguing gameplay mechanics. I'm in love with the art style of the game, it's just fun to play and is very relaxing. It's a new step into theThis game has so much to it and you can tell a lot of work was put into it. The exploration is insane due to the massive world and detailed areas which are drastically different from each other. The combat is fairly simplistic yet fun due to the intriguing gameplay mechanics. I'm in love with the art style of the game, it's just fun to play and is very relaxing. It's a new step into the Zelda franchise and I'm excited for what they continue to do with it.… Expand
  81. Bitek
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    it is good game.if you like to explore than this game is for you because there are tons of stuff to explore and countless of hours of game play. Puzzles are very clever and challenging. However, combat is a bit annoying with weapons breaking every five minutes. I do not get it what is the point of going out of the way to collect all those nice unique weapons if they break after short use.it is good game.if you like to explore than this game is for you because there are tons of stuff to explore and countless of hours of game play. Puzzles are very clever and challenging. However, combat is a bit annoying with weapons breaking every five minutes. I do not get it what is the point of going out of the way to collect all those nice unique weapons if they break after short use. Graphics are nice but switch struggles with the game in docking mode. Cooking is kind of cool so is the weather system. it is fun game.… Expand
  82. Jimmydm90
    Oct 26, 2017
    8
    Breath of the WIld kicks off the training wheels and gives you a giant bag of toys to play with in any way you see fit. The ability to traverse just about any surface and solve puzzles and problems however you like is incredibly satisfying. After 80 hours I'm still scratching the surface of the plethora of actions you can execute in the game using your many different items. The world isBreath of the WIld kicks off the training wheels and gives you a giant bag of toys to play with in any way you see fit. The ability to traverse just about any surface and solve puzzles and problems however you like is incredibly satisfying. After 80 hours I'm still scratching the surface of the plethora of actions you can execute in the game using your many different items. The world is littered with bite size shrines and korok challenges to keep you busy for hundreds of hours. However the game is not without its flaws. The story is woefully underdeveloped and made worse by some of the weakest English voice acting in a AAA game I've heard in years. Which is only more baffling when you consider how little voice acting there is in the game. Sadly the dungeons of old are gone, replaced by more truncated and less unique divine beast levels. The world of the game, though massive, often feels somewhat empty and lifeless with the same smattering of enemies appearing again and again. I would have preferred a smaller but more dense world. All in all Breath of the Wild is a return to form for the Zelda series and sets the table for more great Zeldas to come.… Expand
  83. landi
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Nice gameplay, lots to discover and lots to do. But somehow the magic didn't come to me and although I played it in many sessions I am still not finished.
  84. wesker2012
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Good open world Zelda game. Very relaxing and beautiful landscapes to explore. Not my favorite Zelda game though. Too long for my tastes but the exploration and sense of discovery was fun.
  85. jameson95
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    I more or less bought a Switch to play this game, so I was in firm belief of all the hype.

    I wouldn't believe the hype. BoTW is definitely a fun game. But is it worth 9 and 10s? Not really. It is a fun game, maybe if played it 3 years ago when it came out, I would think it was much more deserving of all the praise. But the game basically has 4 different enemies, numerous copy and    I more or less bought a Switch to play this game, so I was in firm belief of all the hype.

    I wouldn't believe the hype. BoTW is definitely a fun game. But is it worth 9 and 10s? Not really.

    It is a fun game, maybe if played it 3 years ago when it came out, I would think it was much more deserving of all the praise.

    But the game basically has 4 different enemies, numerous copy and paste shrines (too many too possibly explore). Not to mention the only point in exploring is so find these irritating shrines and damn korok seeds.

    BotW basically takes most of the fun out of exploring. You don't even get cool dialogue, interesting quest to learn more about the Calamity, even a cool weapon, cool skill, or anything worth while. Although you do get some pretty amazing views, and you might get to pick up an interesting mushroom or banana.

    Anyways - fun game, definitely an 8out of 10.

    Just a bit lacking in dialogue, character development, side plots, intrigue, humor, charisma, romance, etc, etc.

    I just think that we can't let Nintendo off easy thinking in that after 20+ years they can put out the same cookie cutter, copy and paste, BS anymore.

    Challenge us with a new Zelda game, one that rethinks, challenges and modernizes the concept.    … Expand
  86. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Good game but I simply don't see what is so special about this game, it looks okayish, you can see it's Wii U port, framerate is very inconsistent and open worlds games of this scale are maybe novelty just for Nintendo users.
  87. 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 ..................................................
  88. Wargears
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Not going to lie but I bought a switch simply for this game and also I'm not a loz fanboy so I can give this game a fair review without the fanboy glasses clouding my judgment. I also finished the game with over a hundred of hours of playtime. Here are my pros and cons about the game.

    The Good 1. The world is huge, beautiful, alive, and brimful of stuffs to discover. 2. Play the game    Not going to lie but I bought a switch simply for this game and also I'm not a loz fanboy so I can give this game a fair review without the fanboy glasses clouding my judgment. I also finished the game with over a hundred of hours of playtime. Here are my pros and cons about the game.

    The Good
    1. The world is huge, beautiful, alive, and brimful of stuffs to discover.
    2. Play the game however and whatever you want, you can even go to the final boss immediately.
    3. Lots of unique and lovely characters to interact with.
    4. Love how they incorporate physics in gameplay.
    5. For an open world game it surely is minimal in the bugs and glitches which is always a plus for me.

    The Bad
    1. Although the map is huge it's full of boring empty spaces.
    2. Weapons breaking immediately and no way to repair them so once your fav weapon breaks that pretty much it.
    3. There are tons of towers and mini dungeons to complete but they can be repetitive after a while and the rewards aren't really great.
    4. Climbing and rain nuff said.
    5. Enemy variety are pretty small and some harder enemies are usually just color swapped with weaker ones.
    6. The horses in this game sucks and you're better off just walking.
    7. Combat is pretty average to be honest.

    My grade for this game is an 8/10, it's a great game but still far from being a masterpiece and there are still a lots of areas to improve upon which I hope botw 2 will address. Still this is a must buy game for the switch and I highly recommended it even if you're not a fan of the zelda franchise.    … Expand
  89. Mallenlane
    Apr 11, 2017
    8
    I'm going to give it an 8 based on the details and art design, the animation, and the world interactivity all being great. The rest gets a meh. While it starts well, the progression becomes increasingly dull. Every task feels similar to the things you have been doing, and ultimately it starts to take on the air of filler busy work, and farming for items. What's lacking are the novelI'm going to give it an 8 based on the details and art design, the animation, and the world interactivity all being great. The rest gets a meh. While it starts well, the progression becomes increasingly dull. Every task feels similar to the things you have been doing, and ultimately it starts to take on the air of filler busy work, and farming for items. What's lacking are the novel elements that each new area brought in previous games. BOTW has a very large world, and though Nintendo is excellent at the smallest details, there are simply no where near the amount of unique ones to actually fill this space. The ending being lackluster just caps the whole thing off.… Expand
  90. KcWright
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    First this game is not a 10 by any stretch in some areas the frame rate drops are so bad its unplayable.The stamina system is by far the worst thing implemented in any zelda game. Theres not much diversity of enemies and the dungeons are some of the weakest in the series. Now for the good theres no one way to play this game i can see or do something that you may never see or do the combatFirst this game is not a 10 by any stretch in some areas the frame rate drops are so bad its unplayable.The stamina system is by far the worst thing implemented in any zelda game. Theres not much diversity of enemies and the dungeons are some of the weakest in the series. Now for the good theres no one way to play this game i can see or do something that you may never see or do the combat is great its way more complex and difficult then previous zelda games. I really enjoyed playing this game.… Expand
  91. Renzokuken
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Playing the switch version, the game is wonderful however anyone telling you this is a 10/10 game is objectively lying to you.

    The pros: Wonderful open world full of stuff to do. Huge range of weapons. Great boss encounters. Interesting dungeons/shrine puzzles. The same old great LoZ combat you know and love. Tons of fanservice for players of the previous games. The cons:    Playing the switch version, the game is wonderful however anyone telling you this is a 10/10 game is objectively lying to you.

    The pros:
    Wonderful open world full of stuff to do.
    Huge range of weapons.
    Great boss encounters.
    Interesting dungeons/shrine puzzles.
    The same old great LoZ combat you know and love.
    Tons of fanservice for players of the previous games.

    The cons:
    Framerate issues are horrendous, particularly with the switch in TV mode,
    Content on the cartridge gated behind amibo's includes the best horse in the game.
    Mediocre soundtrack in comparison to other titles in the series.
    Climbing and swimming are tedious.
    Weapons breaking too frequently is annoying.

    All in all, it's a fantastic game, but it's marred by the technical limitations of the switch, sort the framerate issues out and the game would be a very solid 9/10    … Expand
  92. Moviekid
    Jul 25, 2022
    8
    Being my first Zelda game I had no nostalgia backpack on my shoulders, but I had heard about this game a lot of positive remarks and reviews, so my anticipations were high. I started it immediately after Super Mario Odyssey and the slow pace of the gameplay made the initial play a little exhausting. But eventually I fell in love with the world, characters and overall lore, these are theBeing my first Zelda game I had no nostalgia backpack on my shoulders, but I had heard about this game a lot of positive remarks and reviews, so my anticipations were high. I started it immediately after Super Mario Odyssey and the slow pace of the gameplay made the initial play a little exhausting. But eventually I fell in love with the world, characters and overall lore, these are the best aspects of the game. My experience was marred by the combat, slow crafting system, horse control, and somehow annoying shrine puzzles. But the ending left a good feeling.… Expand
  93. EL-MiNiO
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Good game but it's definitely not 98!!!!
    + Good game play
    + Amazing puzzle
    +Lot of things to do in game
    - Frame drop issue (20 fps is not playable!! C'mon Nintendo -.-)
    - No voice acting most of the time, you have to read the texts (Almost feels like you are playing an indie game)
    - Disappointed graphics
  94. NachoGameplays
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Increíble juego y experiencia, merece ser jugado por todos. La exploración del mundo es sin duda la mejor de cualquier juego hasta la fecha aunque sin embargo sigue teniendo muchos fallos y cosas a mejorar en su secuela, como la falta de quests secundarias, personajes interesantes, el sistema de degradación de armas y el boss final. Muy bueno pero no una obra maestra ni un 10
  95. huiboy
    Mar 1, 2020
    8
    Like all open world it’s a little slow. I love the fact that it has very little boundaries. Many solutions to a problem and not restricted by play order. Fights get a bit old at the beginning and I’m not sure if I’m progressing or getting better at the game
  96. Whutupribs
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild is... Well, it's hard to put into words. I don't need to tell you that it's a good game; the glowing reviews that it's gotten nearly across the board can speak for that. What I can tell you is that it has managed to breathe new life into a series that even I, as a life-long Zelda fan, was starting to see as stale and repetitive. It's as though Nintendo took allZelda: Breath of the Wild is... Well, it's hard to put into words. I don't need to tell you that it's a good game; the glowing reviews that it's gotten nearly across the board can speak for that. What I can tell you is that it has managed to breathe new life into a series that even I, as a life-long Zelda fan, was starting to see as stale and repetitive. It's as though Nintendo took all the best parts of previous Zelda games and combined them into one: it's got the massive world that Wind Waker had, the interesting and varied environments from Ocarina of Time, and the open-endedness of the original Legend of Zelda. The puzzles both inside and outside of the shrines are diverse, reasonably challenging, and sometimes downright tough. The open world lends itself extremely well to a Zelda game, which surprised me. I was skeptical from day one, but Nintendo definitely delivered. It's like they took the size of the world from Wind Waker and filled in all the boring sailing with things to keep your attention. Every area of the map feels interesting and alive, which is something few open world games can boast. There's plenty of weapon and armor variance, and you always feel like exploring is worth your time. It captured the feeling of adventure in a way that the series has been sorely lacking since Ocarina of Time. All I can really say without delving into all the things you've already heard from other reviews is that if you're a fan of the series, even a casual fan, you will love this game. I bought a Switch just to play it, and I don't regret it a bit.

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

    I don't want these things to discourage you; this game is absolutely incredible and well worth every hour I've put into it. I'd absolutely consider it the best Zelda game since Wind Waker, and maybe even the best since Ocarina of Time, if you can manage to remove the nostalgia filter. Long story short, it may not be as absolutely perfect as many reviews are claiming, but it is an incredible game, and it's exactly the direction Nintendo should have taken, both as a company and for this franchise. Pick up a Switch and grab this game as soon as you can, you definitely won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  97. Andante
    May 25, 2023
    8
    A great game and one of the best and most complete open world experiences accompanied with all the minor flaws that usually come with this kind of games.
  98. ventruexxx123
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too much alarm for a game just above average, full of references and other things in the game have a lot of other games here ...
    Nothing extraordinary.
    Media exaggerated in notes 9.5 at the most    … Expand
  99. CreamyyStreams
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    Phenomenal game with a handful of poor design decisions you wouldn't expect from a Zelda title, even one that breaks new ground.

    Impressively styled and expansive world with plenty of landscape variety and distinct biospheres. Settlements have character, whether they're majestic superstructures or quaint villages. Combat is simple but compelling and there are plenty of opportunities to    Phenomenal game with a handful of poor design decisions you wouldn't expect from a Zelda title, even one that breaks new ground.

    Impressively styled and expansive world with plenty of landscape variety and distinct biospheres. Settlements have character, whether they're majestic superstructures or quaint villages. Combat is simple but compelling and there are plenty of opportunities to use the environment to influence a fight. Shrine and 'dungeon' puzzles are for the most part fun and usually intuitive. I bought the Switch specifically for this game and I'm not disappointed.

    However it's not /all/ sunshine and rainbows.

    The inclusion of ubisoft towers is a cardinal sin for open world games at this point and you wouldn't expect such a tired, cliched 'feature' from Nintendo.

    Shrines themselves are strangely scattered across the landscape as if an afterthought, only there for the benefit of the player and not at all 'integrated' into the world.

    Weapon durability is handled terribly and serves only to force pauses in combat and add another layer of inventory management, and leads to decisions on the cost to reward ratio of most combat encounters being heavily slanted towards 'cost' - the loot dropped by the vast majority of enemies isn't worth the durability loss.

    Character progression seems piecemeal and relies on your desire to scrounge across the world looking for shrines and seeds.

    The dodge mechanic is for some bizarre reason a jump rather than a roll, which adds an unpleasant floaty element to otherwise enjoyable combat.

    There's also an optimisation issue that surfaces when the console is docked. You'll see frequent frame rate drops when playing on a TV that don't arise in handheld configuration, which is bizarre for a system touted as a home console.

    It looks like a long list and reads like most complaints are fairly petty or typical of open world games - and they are quite small complaints, for the most part. I'd still entirely recommend it. However the flaws are there, you will notice them and they do (as far as I'm concerned) justify an 8 rather than a 9 or 10. If you're willing to drop £280 or your regional equivalent on a new system you're unlikely to find a better exclusive game so far this console generation.    … Expand
  100. Zalabar22
    Dec 26, 2017
    8
    By far one of the best Zelda experiences available. The world can keep you trapped for days and I constantly think about BoTW throughout my time away from it. I do feel like this game is not for everyone, maybe watch some footage or read some critic reviews before you pick it up. I do feel I would enjoy this game so much more If the developers had refined the menus and gave some of theBy far one of the best Zelda experiences available. The world can keep you trapped for days and I constantly think about BoTW throughout my time away from it. I do feel like this game is not for everyone, maybe watch some footage or read some critic reviews before you pick it up. I do feel I would enjoy this game so much more If the developers had refined the menus and gave some of the weapons longer lasting durability, maybe that's something Nintendo can look into for their next Zelda game.… Expand
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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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