The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

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  1. shiney103
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    This game provides an open-world experience that is in some ways better than the competing triple-a RPGs from other developers. It is stylistic and gorgeous, both easy to play and engrossing. While some aspects of inventory management and equipment maintenance are more annoying than satisfying, the game is a fantastic experience throughout.
  2. JoshTrimmer98
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    i have actually played this game, I own it and it is amazing. The world is huge and beautiful, you can go anywhere and do anything. It deserves all the good reviews it gets!!!
  3. Kroatoan76
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game doesn't deserve the negativity it's getting, it's the most fresh Zelda game that goes back to it's original roots of game 1; open world exploring and dungeon crawling. Graphics are stylized, just like Windwaker, it lives up to what was promised, and brings in a wider audience that otherwise would not have been interested.

    Sorry Sony fanboy elitists, but it looks like old    This game doesn't deserve the negativity it's getting, it's the most fresh Zelda game that goes back to it's original roots of game 1; open world exploring and dungeon crawling. Graphics are stylized, just like Windwaker, it lives up to what was promised, and brings in a wider audience that otherwise would not have been interested.

    Sorry Sony fanboy elitists, but it looks like old school beat you this time. I've played both with open eyes, Breath of the Wild and Horizon, and both are good games, but Zelda won me over this time

    Also, voting ten to help fix the average even though in my eyes there is no 10/10 game and never will be    … Expand
  4. mactunes
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    After an hour of playing this game it was clear to me that this was the best Zelda of all time. All Zelda games before were really good games, ALTTP being my absolute favorite, until now! I love the art style, the huge open world, I enjoy the storyline. It reminds me of the best Zelda moments while adding so much more on top of it. Last but not least this game brings a lot of emotions toAfter an hour of playing this game it was clear to me that this was the best Zelda of all time. All Zelda games before were really good games, ALTTP being my absolute favorite, until now! I love the art style, the huge open world, I enjoy the storyline. It reminds me of the best Zelda moments while adding so much more on top of it. Last but not least this game brings a lot of emotions to life, e.g. when you see what happened to the Hyrulians.

    Normally, I'm just a casual gamer, but I probably already played 30 hours and just want to continue!    … Expand
  5. hiver
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Dios!!!!! Q vicio, es lo mejor q he jugado, desde los dos zeldas de N64 q no disfrutaba tanto, es un traga horas brutal, no dejaras de jugar, recomendadísimo, un 10, sin dudarlo.
  6. jommy999
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best Zelda and I love playing in portable mode that i can take it anywhere .I am now about 10 hours in and there are so many things to explode . I could give more scores if i can :)
  7. Juhiz
    Mar 8, 2017
    7
    Technical hiccups pull you out from the experience. It´s a shame that Nintendo can´t make their first-party games run smoothly on their new platform..Still this is the best modern Zelda-game. If i exclude nostalgia and fanboyism from the equation, personally i think that critic-scores are a bit too high. If I have to choose between Zelda BOTW and Horizon ZD. I would personally pick HorizonTechnical hiccups pull you out from the experience. It´s a shame that Nintendo can´t make their first-party games run smoothly on their new platform..Still this is the best modern Zelda-game. If i exclude nostalgia and fanboyism from the equation, personally i think that critic-scores are a bit too high. If I have to choose between Zelda BOTW and Horizon ZD. I would personally pick Horizon - Zero Dawn.… Expand
  8. 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
  9. Juras
    Mar 8, 2017
    7
    Most overratted game i ever played. Just good game, nothing more. Journalism this days is joke. Graphics is outdated (i do not care about Switch tech power, its almost price of PS4 Pro), art design isn't my style but ok, music no memorable, Zelda VA is terrible. Part where Zelda shines is "gameplay", so many possibilities and mechanics from other games in "one pack". But its not enough toMost overratted game i ever played. Just good game, nothing more. Journalism this days is joke. Graphics is outdated (i do not care about Switch tech power, its almost price of PS4 Pro), art design isn't my style but ok, music no memorable, Zelda VA is terrible. Part where Zelda shines is "gameplay", so many possibilities and mechanics from other games in "one pack". But its not enough to be perfect game.… Expand
  10. jmere36
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I Give Legend Of Zelda Breath of the wild a 10 out of 10 as its is a beautiful open world explorer which lives up to its former zelda games in the franchise
  11. DittoGod
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is one of my favourite Zelda games (just after ocarina of time). The gameplay is wonderful and the art is just beautiful. It gives you a sense of freedom that you don't get from other Zelda games which is a fresh way to play the game.
  12. Djtyme
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Breath taking graphics, amazing gameplay with outstanding soundtrack that's uplifting and emotional and fun puzzles. very happy with my purchase and i would highly recommend this title to anyone that want's thing extraordinary to play.
  13. Goku1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Great game! I love the style, gameplay and number of things to do! Have played at home, in the airport, on a plane and in the car. LOVE IT! This game is huge and will keep entertained for months to come.
  14. Randomizzerr
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I've been playing Zelda BoTW on Wii U since March and I have to say, personally it has been a really fun game. Although I'm not very far along in the story (because I'm bad at the game and die... a lot) I thought I needed to write this review as soon as possible. It hurts me to see so many reviews rating the game 0 or 1/10 from people who have claimed, in their own review, that they haveI've been playing Zelda BoTW on Wii U since March and I have to say, personally it has been a really fun game. Although I'm not very far along in the story (because I'm bad at the game and die... a lot) I thought I needed to write this review as soon as possible. It hurts me to see so many reviews rating the game 0 or 1/10 from people who have claimed, in their own review, that they have not played the game. If you have a Wii U and don't plan on getting the Switch or you're going to get it in the holidays or some other later date, GET THIS GAME, I would highly recommend it to anyone. If you already have a Switch you should also already have this game. This game is really fun and if your looking for an rpg that would last you a few weeks (or months... I need better armor) and you're on the fence because you're not sure if you should get the game because it might just be over-hyped, GET THIS GAME, it's an all around fun experience and in my opinion the hype was well deserved.… Expand
  15. totoro0192
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    i love this game, played on switch, good loading times amazing story and a hot link, everything you need for a good video game inside an open world with great cooking and combat mechanics
  16. XmartoX
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    sin duda el mejor juego desde hace generaciones, juego indispensable para cualquier poseedor de una Wii U o una Nintendo Switch
    El único punto negativo que le veo són sus bajones de frames
  17. dansleeth
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the first Zelda since Ocarina of Time that I've been captivated by. The graphics and soundtrack are fantastic. Yes, the graphics would look better on beefier consoles, but that has never been Nintendo's philosophy and credit to them for focusing on innovation rather than specs. The Switch is seriously lacking titles at the moment and there aren't many I'm looking forward to (yet)This is the first Zelda since Ocarina of Time that I've been captivated by. The graphics and soundtrack are fantastic. Yes, the graphics would look better on beefier consoles, but that has never been Nintendo's philosophy and credit to them for focusing on innovation rather than specs. The Switch is seriously lacking titles at the moment and there aren't many I'm looking forward to (yet) Breath of the Wild however, has made buying the console this early well worth it. I will be playing the hell out of this game and there are plenty of side missions outside of the main campaign that will keep me entertained. The horses continue to pee me off though =/… Expand
  18. alea360
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Every minutes on this game is a pure moment of pleasure and it's always hard to stop and leave hyrule. The new definition of adventure and opend world.
  19. Damedus
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    By far one of the best Zelda experiences ever created. This title's art and game play are superb and enjoyable. It might not be the most demanding graphical powerhouse release of march, but this lil cart left all other releases in the dust.
  20. AmaranthHeart
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Best.Game.Ever. This isn't a discussion anymore and difficult to have a life right now, but hopefully I will emerge a better bearded human being, if not a highly entertained one.
  21. bagszi
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Over 40 hours in the game and I still have many places to discover, learning new things with every play session, the BotW seriously set my expectation high for open world adventure(and rpg) games. Do yourself a favor and play this game.
  22. Coolcaspar
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the wild has the biggest Zelda world ever. But where Zelda stands apart from its competition is that the world not only is gigantic but also extremely interactive and inviting to exploration. The world has so unbelievable many different places that you wanna visit that you can just go visit. See an interesting place in the far, just find a tall place andThe Legend of Zelda, Breath of the wild has the biggest Zelda world ever. But where Zelda stands apart from its competition is that the world not only is gigantic but also extremely interactive and inviting to exploration. The world has so unbelievable many different places that you wanna visit that you can just go visit. See an interesting place in the far, just find a tall place and glide over to it, find a horse and ride to it, climb a tall mountain and shield surf down at it, meanwhile you encounter different and interesting characters as well as varied and difficult enemies, which is also a plus.

    This game is not just a walk in the park, it's actually quite difficult as you learn that many enemies can kill you in one or two hits especially if you don't have any armor equipped. It becomes a sort of chess match where you have to constantly analyze your enemies. Does he have a shield that he can use to block me? yes! Then I need to dodge his attack first and get the upper hand and then attack, parry his attack with a well-timed shield blast, jump around and attack from behind, or hit him really hard with a big weapon. Meanwhile you also have to be focused on the other enemies that are nearby and so on and so forth. And different enemies have different kind of attacks and properties so new challenges in combat are constantly being introduced. `

    Then there are the shines, that are first introduced in the starting area " the great plateau". Here they give you cool abilities that you activate with your new item the "sheikah slate".Then after that shrines are mainly for given you spirit orbs which you can trade 4 of to get another heart or more stamina. Which I at first did nor really like that much because you don't get anymore cool new abilities. But then as I moved more out in the world I was rewarded with awesome loot from these shrines. And shrines are absolutely everywhere up, down, on land in the sea and so on. You usually use a lot of stamina to get to these places which segway's nicely over to the stamina portion of the game.

    The games new function is that you can jump and climb absolutely anything which is so amazing. there are nearly any obstacles in your way of exploration that you can't overcome partially do to the climbing. It does however require much stamina which is why large mountain climbing trips is hard for poor Link if you haven't upgraded the stamina, but again if you are smart enough you can still make it up the majority of the mountains if you just plane you ascent correctly, and scout out resting spots where you can stand and get your stamina back, which means that you are again for the majority only limited by your own skills. Certain areas do though require that you are well prepared with some being either too cold or hot for Link to travel as he is without certain equipment or (which is so damn cool) special elixirs that give him heat, cold or flame resistant.

    But how do you get these special elixirs you might ask, well, you make it. In the Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild you are also able to cook, which you can do to make food or elixirs which both can give you special effects as for example the resistant I mentioned before, attack boost, stealth boost defense boost, and many more. Cooking is also so fun because you find different ingredients in the wild like, animal meat, insects monster part and plants and then the description give you a general idea of what are use to make elixirs and what can be cooked into food, but you are never given specific details on what different mixes does what, so cooking is an adventure all on its own too as you try to mix all your new different ingredients in new and different ways you discover so many new recipes and it's always a joy to discover a new one that works well, trust me.

    With all this exploration and open world gameplay you would think something like story might get shoved a b it away which I would have had it fine with, but F*cking no, Nintendo just gives this gift that keeps on giving because the story in the legend of Zelda breath of the wild, is the best goddamn story there has ever been in any Zelda game, with the best goddamn stories there have ever been in any Zelda game, and probably also in most games in general.

    TL;DR and Conclusion
    The legend of Zelda is one the most highly acclaimed video games series there have ever existed, and every installment in the series is another amazing adventure that so absolutely few games can hold up to. The shame this time is that there now just is no games that can be held up to its standard as it without exaggerating ascends over every other game that id out there at the moment, which I know is a HUGE statement to make, but after only playing 32 hours and not even being close to finish the game yet is it one I can with outmost confidence and sincerity. It is a masterpiece in every possible way, and I urge everyone to grab a switch and get lost in its amazing world.    … Expand
  23. Tjbiker
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Game is just perfect, large open world, endless puzzles and dungeons, you're free to do anything you can imagine. Cooking is a bit confusing at first, but again, it's because you're not limited to specific recipes, anything you throw together results in an entirely new dish, combat is smooth and effortless but still challenging. Overall 10/10.
  24. Ljimn
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The best game I have played in a while. Perfect in every way. It's a game that keeps on giving. I am a big Zelda fan and this game made me into a bigger Zelda fan, did not think that was possible.
  25. AuriTriken
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Framerate issues, and the world could be a bit more dense, but other than that, I adore this game. First game in a long time I truly felt whisked away to another world.
  26. GhettoBoxMan
    Mar 8, 2017
    7
    This game does not deserve a 10/10. People who give Zelda BOTW that score are being completely bias because they are a "Fan Boy" and by giving the game a 10/10 they are staying that nothing is wrong or should be changed in the game, which is ****

    This is the first Zelda game I have ever played and the only reason I played it is because there were no other good launch titles for the    This game does not deserve a 10/10. People who give Zelda BOTW that score are being completely bias because they are a "Fan Boy" and by giving the game a 10/10 they are staying that nothing is wrong or should be changed in the game, which is ****

    This is the first Zelda game I have ever played and the only reason I played it is because there were no other good launch titles for the Switch. Many people say this is the best Zelda game in the series but of course as this is my first Zelda game I can not confirm that. I am pleased with the game and have a sorta "Addictive" feeling to keep playing it, but I also have many issues with the game.

    Yes, the game looks amazing and it is kinda fun to play but that doesn't mean its a perfect game.

    What I mostly don't like about the game is the Lack of purchasing weapons. This is an open world game where weapons, shields, and bows have a breaking point. It is very hard to get through harder portions of the big map because you have to find weapons and you can't just go to a village store and purchase some like almost every other RPG game has, Instead you have to find chest hidden throughout the map with items in it. With weapon degeneration this makes it especially hard to fight bigger enemies since you have very limited item space for weapons and once your weapon is broken you lose it forever and can't go purchase a replacement.

    The music in this game is ABSOLUTELY annoying and repetitive in the Villages or Stables, all you hear is "DO DO DO DOOOOO" on a repeat and it pisses me off to the point where i just have to turn my volume off.

    On that point I would like to complain on the lack of settings the game has. There is no Audio control for the sounds and music in the game like every other modern game has, there is no button remapping, and overall the settings are just so basic that it makes me wonder who the **** made this game. I feel like a mental retard must of made the setting tab because it seems like they forgot most things that belong in a settings menu.

    Now lets get to the gameplay, the fighting mechanics can surly 100% be improved upon. This is a up close and personal combat game that does't have proper DODGING OR ROLLING! Like WTF basic movements are not even in the game. There's really no combos ether (or at least the game hasn't told me how to do them).

    Most of the time when doing missions the game doesn't even tell you in detail where to go or what to do, the game gives you a brief "Clue" on what to do and expects you to know exactly what to do. Most of the time I'm left looking up the game guide to know.

    The shrines in the game are repetitive, its the same room just a different puzzle and they get harder depending on where you are on the map.

    The map is big but it is also very empty, where is all the big villages? All you get to go to are small villages that have more people than they do houses.

    Where is the in game voices? You get little voice acting in the game. You can go from a character talking in a cutscence to being quite back in the game. They shouldn't of put voices in some parts of the game but then leave the rest quite. Surly the Zelda creators have enough money to have everyone in the game speak, but I guess they were to lazy to do that.

    There is also a lack in dialog you can say and the outcome you will have, you get no sense of choice in the game.

    There is a lack of places to explore to, all you really explore in the game is the wilderness that's it. No caves, no abandon places, no random structures, nothing other than the shrines.

    There is no recipe book ether for cooking, most of the time you have t go off memory on how to cook certain stuff. I don't get why they couldn't add a basic book or recipe tab in the inventory menu.

    There are many more things in that this game has wrong/lack with it that I can't get into because of the 5k character limit but what I can say is that this is just an average game in its series. It may be the best since is is now open world but it does not deserve a 10/10.

    This game is a very basic Open World RPG. In fact if you took away the Zelda name it would really just be an "Okay" game. You add Zelda to the title and everyone instantly gives it a 10/10 because they are fan boys who find nothing wrong with it.    … Expand
  27. Inanis
    Mar 8, 2017
    5
    playing this and Horizon atm.. and all i can say is that even tho the story is somewhat good .. the graphics and mechanic feel so cheap and over used.. the game feels somewhat rushed,, and the (big) world feels empty.. such a waste of space. the puzzles in the dungeons are really simple (havent found any that took me more than half a minute to figure out) .. and even the explorationplaying this and Horizon atm.. and all i can say is that even tho the story is somewhat good .. the graphics and mechanic feel so cheap and over used.. the game feels somewhat rushed,, and the (big) world feels empty.. such a waste of space. the puzzles in the dungeons are really simple (havent found any that took me more than half a minute to figure out) .. and even the exploration mechanic in the open world are all things that have been done before .. (except the shield slide...) .. and the world is big... sadly it feels mostly empty .. there are enemies scatters about (even tho i feel i keep fighting the same 20 enemy types over and over again, im only 6 hrs into the game so mebe further along ill see more variety).

    It is a good game.. but it feels like it belongs in the last gen .. im pretty sure i could play it (eevn if with lowered graphics) on my tablet.

    Recomendation: play it and judge yourself , the game isnt bad.. but a lot of people are giving it more merit that it deserves just because is Zelda and from nintendo, If you got a Wii try it rigth away just dont go and buy a switch just for the game (i did.. now i got a switch with a scratched screen.. from the dock!.. it should have come with a screen protector imho) .. if you do get the switch then be ware you have to buy the screen protector and a case.. that plastic is kinda delicate.    … Expand
  28. danegraphics
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    To be perfectly honest, this is the greatest game I have ever played. The gameplay is smooth, simple, and yet, filled to the brim with all sorts of fun things to do, from snowboarding to cooking, from stealth opportunities to training horses. Every bit of it is intuitive and enjoyable.

    I'm very critical of games, even if it is of the illustrious Zelda franchise, however this game hasn't    To be perfectly honest, this is the greatest game I have ever played. The gameplay is smooth, simple, and yet, filled to the brim with all sorts of fun things to do, from snowboarding to cooking, from stealth opportunities to training horses. Every bit of it is intuitive and enjoyable.

    I'm very critical of games, even if it is of the illustrious Zelda franchise, however this game hasn't had a single thing wrong with it. No glitches, beautiful graphics, always something to do, and of course, awesome sword swinging action. And on top of that, the story and characters are brilliantly written.

    If I could give this game a 15/10, I definitely would.    … Expand
  29. Hiddenkaos
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    50 Hours in, this game is quite possibly the greatest game of all time. It lives up to every single ounce of the hype it was given, surpassing any expectations. Nintendo finally made a fully 3D, Fully Open world game, and put companies like Bethesda to shame with the level of perfection and detail in every single corner of their world. From the art style to the physics engine, every50 Hours in, this game is quite possibly the greatest game of all time. It lives up to every single ounce of the hype it was given, surpassing any expectations. Nintendo finally made a fully 3D, Fully Open world game, and put companies like Bethesda to shame with the level of perfection and detail in every single corner of their world. From the art style to the physics engine, every hand-crafted feature feels like it blends seamlessly and perfeclty.… Expand
  30. Dext21
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is what all open-world games should shot for. Vary few bug.s none are game braking. Bethesda why I love there game's are not the best at fixing there game and a lot of people say it is because of the world size but, The Zelda show's that with time you can have a game that work's really good.
  31. gb8561
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    got my dik wet .
  32. DrCanada
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    one of the best games I've ever played. This game does so many things right despite the small glitches that rarely came into the game. if you liked any of the legend of Zelda games you will love this one 10/10 for me to bad trolls have to try and rate this game a zero for a game that does truly shine through all the bad games of recent years
  33. LillySatou
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Worth it even with its bugs. I don't care about the random frame rate lag (currently playing on WiiU) I still plan on getting a switch for Zelda BOTW. Probably the most fun I've had in a single player video game for quite some time. Combining Zelda with an open world seems perfect with a small gripe of not being to judge where to go before getting ruined by a high tier enemy. Still only aWorth it even with its bugs. I don't care about the random frame rate lag (currently playing on WiiU) I still plan on getting a switch for Zelda BOTW. Probably the most fun I've had in a single player video game for quite some time. Combining Zelda with an open world seems perfect with a small gripe of not being to judge where to go before getting ruined by a high tier enemy. Still only a small price to pay in a huge open world where you can explorer anywhere at any time whether you are ready or not adds to the experience of finding the right enemies to fight or having a tough battle and winning.… Expand
  34. son4x
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    A game that has totally emerged me in it's world and what a world it is. Just bought the Switch as an tech enthusiast and Zelda with it. I did not imagine that Breath of the Wild could wow me like this.
    It's my first Nintendo system and my first Nintendo game. I would consider myself exclusively as PC gamer, but now that I own the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild. I must say: "no pc    A game that has totally emerged me in it's world and what a world it is. Just bought the Switch as an tech enthusiast and Zelda with it. I did not imagine that Breath of the Wild could wow me like this.
    It's my first Nintendo system and my first Nintendo game. I would consider myself exclusively as PC gamer, but now that I own the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild. I must say: "no pc game has ever given me anything comparable or emotionally gotten close to the experience"
    10 out of 10    … Expand
  35. TheCrystalCave
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Downright the best game I have ever played! Truly a masterpiece. Breath of the Wild redefines what it means to be a Zelda game, and does it very well!
  36. AlexAmbriz17
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Pros:
    - Amazing graphic design
    - Huge world
    - A lot of stuff to do
    - Full amazing details in all the map
    - Fun combat system

    Con:
    - FPS drop in certain zones
  37. chinogringo
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Its a great game since i started to play it , i am feeling like adventurous person, trying to find everything, the music is awesome and the physics too. Take your time to try it, dont let the negative reviews make you thing something bad about the game,.
  38. ChickenLiver
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    The best Zelda game in over a decade, if you at any point have enjoyed any Zelda game, give this a play through, you won't be disappointed. It manages to break up the normal Zelda conventions while also keeping it fun and familiar.
  39. A1WAY5WATCH1NG
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    all i have to say is that the critical acclaim this game is getting is very deserved it is already my favorite game of all time i havent been able to put the damn thing down sinse the switch came out and the user reviews for this game are just a complete mess there is the overwhelming majority of people who are saying this game is the pest game they have played and are giving it 10/10all i have to say is that the critical acclaim this game is getting is very deserved it is already my favorite game of all time i havent been able to put the damn thing down sinse the switch came out and the user reviews for this game are just a complete mess there is the overwhelming majority of people who are saying this game is the pest game they have played and are giving it 10/10 which i think it truly deserves and then there are the microsoft and sony ponies sitting back and writing bad reviews for a game that A. they haven't even played B are extremely bias and will hate on anything that isnt on their console and C. have no business writing a review for any game at all. I am a pc gamer and have been pretty much sinse the new consoles came out because they where underpowered and where trying to play super intensive games so i built a pc and i have never went back to console for the last 4 years and i have to say the legend of zelda breath of the wild is the first game sinse halo 3 to make me want a console so bad that i went out and bought one and that is saying a lot because up until now halo 3 had been my favorite game of all time. honestly the reviews for this game are a **** storm and i would advise no one to look at them because everyone is giving it a 10/10 or a 0/10 and there is almost no one in the middle and all the people who give this game a 0/10 have clearly never played the game or dont know what good games are and probably buy call of duty every year… Expand
  40. phantom5200
    Mar 7, 2017
    1
    too much water Don't believe the hype. The world feels empty and unfinished like an early access game. Framerates are horrid on docked mode. I don ind low framerates but the random constant swings are too noticable. Looks like a ps3 era game so why is it so laggy?
  41. Despotism
    Mar 7, 2017
    5
    This game is neither great or trash... it really is just meh... While I appreciate the graphic style I feel it just doesn't deserve any higher than a "meh" rating. Overall game play is ordinary and I played it for 2-3 hours to really make sure I was giving it a fair shake. But in the end I felt disappointed. Zelda is a legendary character with a TON of nostalgia behind it. Anyone giving itThis game is neither great or trash... it really is just meh... While I appreciate the graphic style I feel it just doesn't deserve any higher than a "meh" rating. Overall game play is ordinary and I played it for 2-3 hours to really make sure I was giving it a fair shake. But in the end I felt disappointed. Zelda is a legendary character with a TON of nostalgia behind it. Anyone giving it ultra high praise is really just playing on that feeling. If you love the game it's likely because you simply letting the flaws go because it's Zelda...

    The game is laggy in spots, the game lacks all textures though they did this to save on frames I'm sure. Which is where this game really starts to give that false sense of being any good. It's cute in spots it really is, and the animation is fluid and well captured for sure, but simply lacks the processing power to be GREAT!

    I'm returning my Switch because I personally feel ripped off. I only got it originally for Zelda making this one game the single most expensive game I've ever paid for $360... THAT is why I am giving it a mixed rating. It's not worth $360... NONE of the other games coming out look good enough to keep me from taking back the Switch. It's JUST NOT WORTH IT!

    Think about all those user ratings that give it a 10... a 10! They paid $360 USD for a game that visually looks fresh, but in reality is about five years behind in technology, the whole console and the game is how much this game costs... This looks more like an Indie game from an Indie developer.

    Sorry, can't give it any higher than a 5...    … Expand
  42. Conkeroni
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    GTA 5 + Skyrim is born Nintendo Zelda fans! Best open world experience offered in a Zelda game thus far. PLAY ON THE SWITCH. Most negative reviews here are just from haters who havent played the game...Wii U didnt sell to a large audience and Switch is for early adopters at the moment (3.7.2017). Haters gon' hate bruh
  43. Afenger
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Ha muitos anos eu nao me deparava com um jogo que me fizesse jogar por horas sem parar, posso passar pelo mesmo lugar varias vezes e nunca ter a mesma experiência pois o clima muda de tal forma tão natural que nem se parece um jogo e sim uma obra viva. Ponto a ser notado é as quedas no fps mas que nao ofusca a grandeza de BOTW, sem duvidas a maior obra que joguei apos metroid prime noHa muitos anos eu nao me deparava com um jogo que me fizesse jogar por horas sem parar, posso passar pelo mesmo lugar varias vezes e nunca ter a mesma experiência pois o clima muda de tal forma tão natural que nem se parece um jogo e sim uma obra viva. Ponto a ser notado é as quedas no fps mas que nao ofusca a grandeza de BOTW, sem duvidas a maior obra que joguei apos metroid prime no cube. Nota maxima ira demorar surgir algo que ze compare a ele com uma certa quem sabe o proximo zelda.… Expand
  44. EFYevan
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Truly the best game ever made! A masterpiece that will continue to surprise the more you play. Carefully crafted and truly special are the best words I can think of to describe The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Don't take my word for it, try it yourself! 10/10 Highest honors. Well done, Nintendo!
  45. SergioKunRz
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Increíble juego, simplemente asombroso y fenomenal! Horas de contenido para jugar y jugar, espero comprarlo también para el WiiU, y el contenido descargable que nos espera para el resto del año.
  46. Constellation
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I would personally give this a 9.5, but since I can't I'll round it up to a ten,

    A game that has gotten better and better every day that I have played it. I have found so many things, and as more mechanics appear, the more amazed I am with this game. There is a few places where the game would stutter while in docked mode, and the voice acting for a couple characters can be improved,    I would personally give this a 9.5, but since I can't I'll round it up to a ten,

    A game that has gotten better and better every day that I have played it.
    I have found so many things, and as more mechanics appear, the more amazed I am with this game.

    There is a few places where the game would stutter while in docked mode, and the voice acting for a couple characters can be improved, but otherwise I would say that the game is almost perfect.    … Expand
  47. Frank7
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Unbelievable experience. Big Zelda fan, & this one is possibly the best. It's so big, vast & interesting with plenty of things to do, not to mention a sense of wonder which really doesn't happen to often with open World games anymore. It makes you want to explore every inch of it. Enjoying every minute of it. ^_^
  48. mike5775
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I'm 20 hours in and still loving it finding new things and cant wait to start playing it again. There is so much to do, you can stream line it and still have fun, but to me i enjoy finding the little things in the map solving the weird puzzles just scattered all over the map.
  49. VVNo_NameVV
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    this game is the best entry in the series, what more needs to be said. and the little xbox fanboys who couldent believe that it was this good can go elf themselves, also the story is amazing as well as the music, gameplay wise its a masterclass and there seems to be no end to the content you can do.
  50. Youngster_Aidan
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    The graphics are amazing, and to people saying that it does not run at 4k, do you even actually notice a difference when looking at a side by side comparison. No you do not. This is the most open world game I have ever played, and i have played Skyrim. Easily my favorite game ever.
  51. DetroitSentai
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    The Highs:
    +Nice Artstyle
    +Good Music +Shrines are cool and varied, never felt like they were really the same and used your abilities in new ways or combinations of each time +Most Sidequests are pretty neat, lots of them that use the game mechanics in interesting ways and in the case of the shrine quests they tend to be area puzzles or riddles. +Very fun toolset +The sidepieces for    The Highs:
    +Nice Artstyle
    +Good Music
    +Shrines are cool and varied, never felt like they were really the same and used your abilities in new ways or combinations of each time
    +Most Sidequests are pretty neat, lots of them that use the game mechanics in interesting ways and in the case of the shrine quests they tend to be area puzzles or riddles.
    +Very fun toolset
    +The sidepieces for entering most dungeons are really fantastic, engaging and use your toolset in unique ways(which I wish were more emphasized in each of the respective boss fights for each dungeon)
    +One of the best open world map systems with customizable markers that you can have as many as you want for marking points of interest that the game doesn't do automatically

    The Middles:
    /The framerate may be a deal breaker for some, I thought it was serviceable for the most part but I can see it being a turnoff
    /No real "reward" for game completion, you're just spit out to the main menu after watching the credits(or post-credits scene if you earned it). The only difference I've seen is all my saves after I cleared that game the first being an auto save just outside the boss room in case I wanted to repeat the fight) have a star next to them. Considering how the secret post-credits scene goes I'm kinda surprised that there isn't any form of NG+, Second Quest or post-game content.
    /All of the characters save for Zelda and Link bear no strong ties to the plot, due to the open nature of approach. Kinda disappointed since there were a few characters that would've been nice to see show up for the "climax"
    /The voice acting is pretty okay, save for the one character who happens to have the most voiced dialogue seeming to lack any strong direction or emotion.

    The Lows:
    -The enemy variety is lacking, you'll see most of the enemy types in the first couple hours.
    -None of the boss battles feel super unique or well built, they play mostly the same and don't lean hard enough into each of their slightly unique elements.
    -The ending area feels very hollow, especially compared to the other dungeons of the game.

    Overall Summary: "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is a fresh take on the Zelda formula, incorporating exploration elements from the classic "The Legend of Zelda" with new modern game ideas often found in traditional open world games in addition to the iconic flair of the Zelda Universe. It succeeds in making an interesting world full of plenty of side characters, quests, and puzzles to keep you occupied but falls flat in most of the major story beats and set-pieces that are uninteresting and do not feel as unique as the rest of the games smaller segments. But with untold hours of gameplay and an interesting world to explore "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" makes a strong mark on both its franchises history despite some shortcomings throughout.

    Arbitrary Numerical Score: 8/10    … Expand
  52. Gawillamon
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Probably the best video game I've ever played in my entire life. The sense of adventure is as big as the world. Negative reviewers and trolls be butt-hurt.
  53. 0rb1tal
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is easily the best Zelda game I have ever played, and it is quite possibly the best non-multiplayer-fps game I have played. Buy it on Wii U if you have one, the Switch improvements aren't worth it until it has a bigger game library.
  54. Quazor
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda game so far in my opinion. This people giving this fantastic game a 0 can not be trusted, who gives a game a zero that they haven't played? I highly recommend this game for the switch :)
  55. GARU94
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I tried to find flaws in this game, as every game does in fact have them, but despite having some of the shortest dungeons in the series with still easy and methodical boss battles, a music direction I'm not sold on, and a weapon system that I don't feel is properly implemented. Breath of the Wild managed to get me feel something I haven't felt in a game in a decade. I just couldn't stopI tried to find flaws in this game, as every game does in fact have them, but despite having some of the shortest dungeons in the series with still easy and methodical boss battles, a music direction I'm not sold on, and a weapon system that I don't feel is properly implemented. Breath of the Wild managed to get me feel something I haven't felt in a game in a decade. I just couldn't stop playing, the hours passed so fast I hadn't realized I had logged in around 15 hours in a single day. I was completely submerged in this incredible fantasy world. The sense of wonder and discovery was something I don't think I've ever experienced in a video game before and everything else just feels right.

    Easily the best game I've played in a long, long time , and after 80 hours I'm still playing and I don't want it to end.    … Expand
  56. THEPAGE
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This game is amazing. The game is occasionally marred with the performed issues, however, putting those aside, the game is essentially flawless. Though the inventory screen can be cumbersome it does little to weigh down this experience. Honestly I find it hilarious that they're so many review here from people saying that the review are paid, and that the game sucks. Especially when theyThis game is amazing. The game is occasionally marred with the performed issues, however, putting those aside, the game is essentially flawless. Though the inventory screen can be cumbersome it does little to weigh down this experience. Honestly I find it hilarious that they're so many review here from people saying that the review are paid, and that the game sucks. Especially when they haven't played it.

    Only real complaint is that the cartridge tastes bad.    … Expand
  57. Draycko
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I don't usually write reviews on games, even when I love them, but I feel I must with this game because of those who feel it necessary to give it a score of 0 without actually having played the game.

    What do I think? Easy 9.8/10 (minus .2 because of the FPS issues). Seriously.... BOTW would have to be one of the best Zelda games I have played since Ocarina of time, a true master piece.    I don't usually write reviews on games, even when I love them, but I feel I must with this game because of those who feel it necessary to give it a score of 0 without actually having played the game.

    What do I think? Easy 9.8/10 (minus .2 because of the FPS issues). Seriously.... BOTW would have to be one of the best Zelda games I have played since Ocarina of time, a true master piece.

    (Writing proper reviews takes too much time so i'm going to leave it at that.)    … Expand
  58. jerr888
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    As soon as I started my journey in the new world of Breath Of The Wild, I immediately fell in love with it. This amazing game is filled with content I would never have thought to find in a LoZ game such as the battle mechanics and cooking. Breath of the Wild has a giant variety of lovable characters, beautiful music, and a giant, gorgeous land that keeps on giving new places to explore.As soon as I started my journey in the new world of Breath Of The Wild, I immediately fell in love with it. This amazing game is filled with content I would never have thought to find in a LoZ game such as the battle mechanics and cooking. Breath of the Wild has a giant variety of lovable characters, beautiful music, and a giant, gorgeous land that keeps on giving new places to explore. The amazing story and capability of doing what you want makes you want to restart the game as soon as you complete it and revisit and experience it all over again. This new addition in the Zelda series is by far my favorite and is now my favorite game of all time. I have already put about 50 hours into this game and I will probably triple that number in no time. Nintendo has really outdone themselves with this tittle, showing how good of a game they can make when they but a lot of effort into it.… Expand
  59. andisart
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I've clocked in around 30 hours since release 5 days ago, but barely scratched the whole content of the game. There is so much still left to explore and discover, yet the time I spend so far was filled with wonder and excitement. The world of BotW is the star of this game! This is the best designed open-world I have ever played. Beautiful, alive, rewarding. What a pleasure to take in onI've clocked in around 30 hours since release 5 days ago, but barely scratched the whole content of the game. There is so much still left to explore and discover, yet the time I spend so far was filled with wonder and excitement. The world of BotW is the star of this game! This is the best designed open-world I have ever played. Beautiful, alive, rewarding. What a pleasure to take in on breath of this wild after the other.… Expand
  60. Keiku
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I have honestly never had this much fun with a nintendo game in a long time.
    The game has few problems, but I choose to look beyond these tiny things for everything else is just to good.
    For those who wanna know the tiny things about the game that are a "problem" The framerate drops from time to time, nothing that I personally experienced a lot of, but it is present. The dialog can    I have honestly never had this much fun with a nintendo game in a long time.
    The game has few problems, but I choose to look beyond these tiny things for everything else is just to good.

    For those who wanna know the tiny things about the game that are a "problem"
    The framerate drops from time to time, nothing that I personally experienced a lot of, but it is present.
    The dialog can sometimes seem very bland and boring at times even unprofessional.
    and then there is the soundtrack, it doesn't bring a problem for me for I still love the soundtrack plenty, but U can certainly say that it lacks a lot in comparison to say "Wind waker, Skyward Sword" Which personally has my favourite soundtracks.

    These are the things that can make the game tedious at times, HOWEVER everything else about the game is fantastic.
    The journey, the openness, The story is by far my favourite among the Zelda series.
    The characters a lovable. From Mipha to Revali to sometimes even the Npc's
    I can certainly say without a doubt that this is my favourite Zelda game that I have ever had the joy of playing, and that I truly hope more people will get to play this extraordinary game.    … Expand
  61. Kaze
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This honestly is my favorite zelda game so far. It has a gigantic overworld, easily the best story out of a zelda game ever. It's finally more than "boy saves girl" Controls are intuitive as well, nothing like skyward swords horrible flailing. Im a gear whore so this one hits every aspect of that for me too, huge amount of outfits, and an insane number of weapons.
  62. steampunksky
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is to counteract all the 0 reviews who give it a review without playing the game. I have started it and it is great, and hope that people are willing to buy a switch just to get the game so that the switch gets more awesome titles.
  63. Aldimar
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. It is a ton of fun and is the best open world games I have played. I loved skyrim and this game gives me the same feeling but in a more interactive alive world also the best story and gameplay in any game I have ever played.
  64. LSmithLe
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I got the game with my switch Sunday and have been playing it ever since! Amazing! Its so much fun I love the puzzles and the game just looks great. You really can go anywhere that you see, climb any mountain, explore any land just make sure you are ready to fight back in a monster filled world.
  65. wabbajacka
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Only thing I can say is that it reminds me of the good old days of Morrowind
    no markers.............
    no hand holding........
    just pure adventure........
  66. gilperez
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best games I've ever played. It truly is open world and the graphics are beautiful for a portable. It is a must have for the switch.
  67. castletime
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    It is a magical game that you won't want to put down, one that will keep you playing long after you finish the main story. Just exploring the world feels amazingly fun. And it keeps you constantly observing your surroundings and constantly thinking of strategic moves to solve problems
  68. wilwil23
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    awesome game since I played skyward. never get bored during whole adventure . i cant help my self to keep exploring this land.

    cant wait for coming DLC . i wan to see more stories.
  69. peropify
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is one of the first open world games that I can sit down and play for hours on end without getting dull. There is just so much content at every corner, the puzzles are interesting and just complex enough not to make you want to put down the game, the mechanics in every aspect of the game are superb (you train a horse almost how you normally would in real life), itBreath of the Wild is one of the first open world games that I can sit down and play for hours on end without getting dull. There is just so much content at every corner, the puzzles are interesting and just complex enough not to make you want to put down the game, the mechanics in every aspect of the game are superb (you train a horse almost how you normally would in real life), it doesn't hold your hand every step of the way. People that give this a low rating either complain about the genre style of the game that doesn't match their tastes or complain about the enemy variety. There are minor problems with the enemy AI (like them getting stuck on a pole), but the various small intricacies and level of variety available are staggering, not to mention the amount of ways to defeat them are almost endless (Blowing up nearby explosive barrel at an enemy camp, no explosive barrel? Roll a huge boulder over their heads. No huge boulder? Light the tall grass theyre sitting in on fire. Raining? Tie a bomb onto an octoballon to float in the air, blow it above their camp using a leaf you found while chopping down a tree, pop the ballon with an arrow and detonate.) The game is a masterpiece - and there must be some appreciation for what the game has achieved in this day and age of gaming.... Definitely doesn't deserve a 0 based on production value alone..... Sigh some people.… Expand
  70. Carlokus
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This is the best game ever created. It's massive, wonderful, with spectacular physics...Everything that The Legend of Zelda fans had been waiting for years.
  71. davetones
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Haven't played a Zelda game since wind waker. Pleasant surprise. Played it on wii u but looking for a switch at the end of the year, worth every penny.
  72. dopehat
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    As a big fan of the Zelda series, I really like what they did with this game. Sure they could have stuck with the classic liniear gameplay with 12 dungeons or so, but this feels new - and so far enjoying it. I've spend roughly 30 hours so far, and barely done much with the main story.
    I've seen people crying about the FPS drops and honestly, they aren't bad at all.. It happens when alot    As a big fan of the Zelda series, I really like what they did with this game. Sure they could have stuck with the classic liniear gameplay with 12 dungeons or so, but this feels new - and so far enjoying it. I've spend roughly 30 hours so far, and barely done much with the main story.
    I've seen people crying about the FPS drops and honestly, they aren't bad at all.. It happens when alot of stuff is happening all at once and only last for about 2-3 seconds. I think i've experienced 5 or 6 framedrops so far - so honestly it doesn't really bother me at all, and does not effect gameplay much.

    As for the other crying scrubs in the negative section, most of them seems to have given up on the game after less than 2 hours and have absolutely no clue what they are talking about.
    Thank you Nintendo for this gem, I was worried you wouldn't deliever a good game, but it seems you exceed my expectations.

    Only downside is ... I miss Midna from TP...    … Expand
  73. LJPhil
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    People who grew up with the first Legend of Zelda game on the NES can now relive the magic of adventure and discoveries in Breath of the Wild. Its is, by far, the next big step in the Zelda series.
  74. zani123
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game is huge! It's indeed a masterpiece and it mixes together plenty of other Zelda games' elements. Of course it is an epic game!

    Also, there is no way to 100% beat this game in less than one week, so there's lots of stuff to explore.
  75. Daniel_Campbell
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Truly a breathtaking game. It's not perfect, but it's close enough.

    Seriously, this game is amazing. In most open world games when you "climb the tower" you're inundated with icons that flood the map. In Zelda, it's up to you to chart your path. In so many games they tell you to look to the horizon and say, "See that mountain, you can go there". In Zelda that means something so much    Truly a breathtaking game. It's not perfect, but it's close enough.

    Seriously, this game is amazing. In most open world games when you "climb the tower" you're inundated with icons that flood the map. In Zelda, it's up to you to chart your path. In so many games they tell you to look to the horizon and say, "See that mountain, you can go there". In Zelda that means something so much more than how far you can go. You don't have to follow a specific path, you don't have to take the road some designer had laid out for you. It's up to YOU how and when you get there. What's more amazing is how the game rewards exploration. On your way to "The Mountain" you may see a valley, a flag pole, a shack, an adventure. Nintendo has proven with Zelda that the old saying, “It's not the destination, it's the journey” is true. My story of going to Death Mountain will be different from yours. The horse you tamed, the shrines you visit and the enemies you've slain will all feel different. Different, yet no less impactful than my journey was to me. To anyone hating on this game, I truly feel pity for them that they found themselves incapable of enjoying this masterpiece of game making. For the rest of us though, go. Go on YOUR adventure, and enjoy climbing YOUR mountain.

    Cons:
    Forced Motion Control
    Raining puts a Damper on climbing. Get it? "Damp(er)? DO YOU GET IT?!?!
    May be too difficult for some folks
    Some won't like weapon durability

    Pros:
    Everything else    … Expand
  76. Usmart
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    One simple word to define this game: WONDERFUL. The most ambicious and full o life sandbox ever made. The spirit of Zelda franchise is present in the game. The classic and new elements makes it a "magical" experience.
  77. memequeen
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Incredible game. 14 hours spent playing and only stopped when I was a bout to pass out. Very very good. Must have game. Love reading all of the haters 0 star reviews, really funny stuff.
  78. AhmadAlsumain
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    It is such a tragic to see this absolute masterpiece game getting bad reviews for no reason other than being a great exclusive Nintendo game. Negative reviews are full of trolls. I don't understand why there are those people who just can't be happy for one another to have great exclusive games. Having said all of that, I thought that I really need to say this out loud because it would hurtIt is such a tragic to see this absolute masterpiece game getting bad reviews for no reason other than being a great exclusive Nintendo game. Negative reviews are full of trolls. I don't understand why there are those people who just can't be happy for one another to have great exclusive games. Having said all of that, I thought that I really need to say this out loud because it would hurt some sales for such a massive game.

    I want to say first *for me at least* this game has no similarities to other great Western RPG games other than it has a massive open world. That's it. Nothing more. This game has a *very* unique identity from great games like Skyrim and The Witcher. I played both games. I kinda liked them, but they are not the type of games that I would consider a masterpiece.

    I think The Witcher full texts and side stories, which made it very popular to other people, but I found the amount of script is just way too much. I am more interested in gameplay and puzzles. I love the sense of freedom that The Witcher gave me, but that was it to me. And I stopped within 20 hours or less.

    Now, this is a review about Zelda, not The Witcher. So let's dive into what makes Zelda such a masterpiece game.

    First, it is a fun wide open world game that brings you back to the true sense of adventurers. It is simply fun to do anything you want in any way you like... Whether you choose to walk, ride the horse, or use the glider as a mean of transportation, every single method is fun in its own way.

    Dungeons are so much fun. I looooove the the temples that are scattered all over Hyrule. They are full of smart puzzles to solve. They are not too difficult and not too easy. Just the right amount of difficult that makes the adventure enjoyable and challenging that won't bore you to death.

    I can talk about the game in much more details, but I don't want to spoil it for you. You have to experience it to yourself. Just know that the game is perfect in every possible way.
    ✔️ Perfect gameplay mechanic.
    ✔️ Perfect Open world.
    ✔️ Perfect soundtrack.

    And much, much more.

    The game will go to be one of the greatest game of all time. Needless to say, I love this game with so much passion. I played all of Zelda games, and this one is now officially my #1    … Expand
  79. NeuroShock
    Mar 7, 2017
    5
    I am going to try to be fair & objective.

    The game was build so that you could go anywhere & complete most things in the order that you want but because of that Nintendo made sacrifices. Discovery is no longer about collecting items to help you puzzle solve & transverse the world… now the discovery is about places in the world & limited treasure. This is what really splits a lot of    I am going to try to be fair & objective.

    The game was build so that you could go anywhere & complete most things in the order that you want but because of that Nintendo made sacrifices. Discovery is no longer about collecting items to help you puzzle solve & transverse the world… now the discovery is about places in the world & limited treasure. This is what really splits a lot of players here. Some LOVE the fact that they can explore the HUGE world while people like me feel that quantity does not compensate for the quality needed in storytelling, puzzles, non-disposable treasures of value, & meaningful connection to the characters in the world. Travelling the world has become tedious work, battles become too boring, treasures found become disposable objects that you will quickly forget about & the few puzzles presented are way too easy.

    GAMEPLAY: 6/10
    Battles enemies starts out interesting seem fun for about the first 16 hours of game play but they quickly become a tedious chore. There is a huge lack of enemies. To substitute for the lack of AI depth the tougher battles try to overwhelm you with high numbers of enemies OR bigger enemies. After you fight the same enemy types for a long period of time it just gets old really quickly & you learn that they really will not catch you if you run away anyway.

    You basically get all the special equipment you need to traverse the land at the beginning of the game so you are not longer earning equipment & puzzle solving you way into new discovers. You will no longer feel like you earned items because they are all given to you towards the beginning of the game. Discovery is no longer about collecting items to help you puzzle solve & transverse the world… now it is about discovering what is in the world. As a result, the items tend to be disposable weapons, armor, & endless amount of food ingredients. This keeps with the theme of quantity over quality. You find a lot but most of what you find is disposable junk that limits your sense of accomplishment.

    There are only Main 4 dungeons. I love how you are able to alter the environment in a creative way but when it comes down to it they are all too short & easy to beat. The game tried to compensate by having puzzled based dungeons in the form of overly simplified & too easy to beat Shrines.

    Weapons in this game are all unique & fun to use but are ultimately terribly balanced in many ways. It is so fun to be able to use spears, swords, & clubs that all have a different feel but they quickly become repetitive. The worst part about the weapons is that they all seem to break way too easily (averaging about 1 break per a battling a horde of 5 enemies). Each weapon has its own damage output status which causes a lot of problems by making battles way to easy towards the end of the game. In fact, you can beat some bosses so quickly that you will become disappointed. I felt cheated out of having any sense of accomplishment out of what should have been considered an epic battle.
    The stamina meter was horribly balanced & is poorly used which makes travelling a chore & less fun. The world is so big & the speed you move is so slow. Stamina is used for running, climbing, gliding & fighting. Running depletes the meter too quickly Climbing stamina depletion, in terms of distance/stamina bar is balanced, however the game speed at which Link climbs is too SLOW it becomes the worst part of the game. Gliding was well-balanced & a real treat.

    STORY 1/10
    It seems like every Zelda has the same basic never changing premise where you have to stop some main enemy/evil who has kidnapped “guess who” for ambiguous poorly explained reasons.

    The voice acting in this game is decent to good but is not utilized to its fullest potential. The game alternates between voice acting & reading dialogue of characters. I want to note that it is 2017, this is a triple A title, there is no excuse for why this game is not completely voice acted.

    The characters you run into & meet visually stunning but ultimately lack depth needed to be memorable. I appreciate that Link is still a blank slate for the player to psychologically project their own being onto. All other characters lack any real depth needed to tell a great story & are quickly reduced to stereotypes & plot devices or tools to obtain items or fragments of what should be a plot. I demand a plot, realistic characters, & something thought-provoking. I would even be satisfied with something artistic & kiddy like Lego Batman as long as there was something deeper to what is presented.

    GRAPHICS: 10/10

    MUSIC: 10/10

    OVERVIEW
    + Epically HUGE MAPS
    + Beautiful Environments
    - Lack of challenging puzzles
    - Traveling (& Climbing) is too slow
    - Battles become boring
    - Lack of enemy varieties
    - Predictable story
    - LACK OF DUNGEONS
    - Easy bosses
    - Weapons break too easy
    - Not fully voice acted
    - Poorly balanced stat system of weapons/armor    … Expand
  80. Demonik420
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Breath of the wild is the best Zelda game since Link to the Past and Ocarina of Time.

    Nintendo, the creators of Zelda, which popularized the modern fantasy RPG, Finally come home to show all these other developers how an open world should REALLY be done.
  81. DaNnyDark0
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is a pure crystallization of everything great about The Legend of Zelda series while simultaneously turning the established conventions and tropes of the franchise on it's head. It was a gamble and a risk for sure, but it is with gleeful delight and admittedly a few stray tears in my eye that this has not only paid off and then some this could very well be a newBreath of the Wild is a pure crystallization of everything great about The Legend of Zelda series while simultaneously turning the established conventions and tropes of the franchise on it's head. It was a gamble and a risk for sure, but it is with gleeful delight and admittedly a few stray tears in my eye that this has not only paid off and then some this could very well be a new benchmark not just for the series but for open world games in general for years to come. It is a masterclass of open-world design, offering unparalleled freedom not just in how you explore this vast, meticulously crafted world but in how you engage in combat scenarios, complete quests, character growth and in many, many of it's dynamic gameplay systems.

    The kingdom of Hyrule has never looked so good, from it's sweeping, emerald fields, far-flung forests, vast, treacherous tundras, sun-baked swathes of boundless deserts to it's mighty mountain ranges. It's a world bursting with life and character, and it begs you to plunder it's riches and treasures, uncover it's mysteries and secrets and you do all this at your own pace and in any way you choose. After you leave the Great Plateau, which serves as an introductory area to grapple with it's many systems, the world before you is completely open and seamless. Now I may be making a big deal of it here, as this is a trait many other open world games share but the way in which it presents this world is wholly unique to both the series and to games in general. You CAN scale that towering cliff face (providing you have enough stamina) you CAN exploit the dynamic environment to your advantage. I've never played a game that puts many restrictions on the player (i.e breakable weapons, depleting stamina gauge, environmental hazards) while at the same time giving you immense freedom back. It's a balancing act that is masterfully done and never once did it negatively impact my experience in any way, you feel both liberated and challenged at the same time.

    You can of course loosen these shackles by simply progressing through the game, extending your stamina gauge permanently and your heart capacity through tackling Shrines which provide often challenging puzzles to complete. Or you could simply cook yourself up a nutritious dish from ingredients you find in the world to temporary boost your stamina, reinforce your hearts, give an attack or defense boost and many, many more. You can approach any combat encounter in any way you see fit, the only limit is your imagination and creativity and it's truly staggering how many different ways there are to dispatch your enemies.

    I have put maybe 25-30 hours into the game so far and I've barely touched the main quest. So why then can I make an informed opinion of game if I haven't completed it? Well to sum it up, the game is so teaming with wonder and new discoveries that I keep getting sidetracked but to experience the games many delights, the individual moments that leave you in awe or truly surprise you whether it's a radiant event happening in the world or a side-quest or a new discovery, these are the moments that you will remember this game for. These individual parts come together so well it's hard not to be just taken aback by the many, many unique encounters and interaction with this incredible world.

    There aren't enough superlatives to sum up how much this game excels on so many levels. Whether it's in it's lavishly realized world, it's deep and challenging combat, puzzles, random encounters, discoveries or in it's trump card: the limitless freedom it offers in traversing and tackling this world. Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece that just draws you deeper and deeper into its world, it just fills me with a childlike joy and wonderment that I'm playing this game. Almost 20 years after I had Ocarina of Time and an N64 for Christmas where I was introduced to this world for the first time and now this. A culmination of everything Nintendo has achieved and where it could potentially soar in the future. This is a landmark title, the greatest Zelda game ever made and arguably one of the greatest games ever, if not the greatest.    … Expand
  82. Magistarkyo
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    From what i have played so far, this game is great. I am really enjoying it so far. Too bad the internet babies cant handle nintendo having a great game.

    Stop being poor and get multiple systems if it bothers you so much
  83. Captain_Zoots
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Best game I have ever played. Kinda reminds me of Skyrim. Although it feels like a Zelda game thru and thru. The difficulty is perfect, you try to do something stupid, you will get killed. That could be just trying to swim a river that's too wide, or climb a peak that's too high. The game is fair. The wilderness can be punishing but you are introduced to the rules early and the gameBest game I have ever played. Kinda reminds me of Skyrim. Although it feels like a Zelda game thru and thru. The difficulty is perfect, you try to do something stupid, you will get killed. That could be just trying to swim a river that's too wide, or climb a peak that's too high. The game is fair. The wilderness can be punishing but you are introduced to the rules early and the game plays by those same rules throughout. This game is truly a masterpiece and deserving of all the praise that it's receiving. People giving this game a 0 or what not, need to come out from under the bridge and see the light every once in a while. People don't have to be making games for us. Thank god that these minds exist. Now back to Hyrule.… Expand
  84. RodneyV
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    In spanish:
    Muchos juegos de mundo abierto ofrecen posibilidades similares a este juego, pero esos no llevan el peso ni la tradición de la serie Zelda
    Estamos ante un juego hasta cierto punto sencillo, pero con un cuidado impecable en cada uno de sus detalles. Es verdad que podría haberse cuidado mas de la parte de framerate, sin embargo eso no le quita ni un punto de su grandiosidad.
  85. Lehtis
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Love it so much. I can't stop playing this game.
    Beautiful Graphic, big world and a nice story
    I think its the game of the decade and the best game for WiiU.
    10/10
  86. sethw865
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Easily one of the best Zelda games ever made, if not THE best. Combat, exploration, story, survival, this game does it all exceedingly well. I can't get enough.
  87. Liverpoolgamer
    Mar 7, 2017
    7
    Well i have been playing this and horizon since their launches to get a good feel of both games. I am not a fanboy, i own every console currently on the market and a P.C. Nintendo has been with me since a very young age, and i will always continue to invest in them for myself and my kids. But in my opinion this just is not the perfect game that a lot are making out. I can see the positivesWell i have been playing this and horizon since their launches to get a good feel of both games. I am not a fanboy, i own every console currently on the market and a P.C. Nintendo has been with me since a very young age, and i will always continue to invest in them for myself and my kids. But in my opinion this just is not the perfect game that a lot are making out. I can see the positives but it just does not give me the enjoyment i have experienced with past Zelda games. The visuals are not stunning for a brand new console, the textures seem very outdated and this affects the overall effect. Because there is a lot of empty space, the views of the world just dosn't have that wow factor. There is also alot of pop ins which can be distracting. Don't get me wrong it still has some of the charm you come to expect but comparing to HDZ this dosn't have the same appeal. Once i spend more time i may review my score, but at present it is only slightly above average.… Expand
  88. MrMicrowave
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    "Breath" is such a key word in this game's title. Running through the gigantic fields and terrains of Hyrule make you feel like Nintendo breathed new life into this special franchise. It will also take your breath away with the gorgeous visuals, challenging combat, and well-crafted puzzles.
  89. Tealk
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I only say, Im living the same sensations 20 years ago with Ocarina of Time. New way to play, a real adventure, Stimulate my curiosity and deep emotions. Unnforggetable Masterpiece!!!
  90. Mikau94
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Haters gonna hate. This is an amazing game period. It stays loyal enough to the franchise not to isolate the existing fanbase but does enough differently to be fresh and relevant. I haven't felt this excited about a Zelda game in a long time. Fans and newcomers alike will love it.
  91. maykee79
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is one amazing game! I am an PS4 Pro owner. I do also do a bit of PC gaming. This game does not have the best graphics I've seen that is for sure (even though visuals are very pleasing in its own way). I have been playing this game every day since launch day and I always do find something interesting to do. Trying to avoid any spoilers and any tutorials available online. It is so muchThis is one amazing game! I am an PS4 Pro owner. I do also do a bit of PC gaming. This game does not have the best graphics I've seen that is for sure (even though visuals are very pleasing in its own way). I have been playing this game every day since launch day and I always do find something interesting to do. Trying to avoid any spoilers and any tutorials available online. It is so much fun discovering all the mechanics and things you can do.… Expand
  92. bixhian
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game is so amazing and beautiful. I love the way you feel free in this world. Thank you Nintendo and I hope you keep making this kind of gameplay.
  93. GhostRyderz
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Although I have not finished the title to completion I have spent many hours playing this fantastic game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an outstanding title that I would recommend to anyone. I for one have spent a large time exploring this massive world and have not got bored or tired of traversing this diverse and captivating world.

    The gameplay is crisp with the odd lag    Although I have not finished the title to completion I have spent many hours playing this fantastic game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an outstanding title that I would recommend to anyone. I for one have spent a large time exploring this massive world and have not got bored or tired of traversing this diverse and captivating world.

    The gameplay is crisp with the odd lag spike here and there that does not ruin the experience at all for me.
    The combat is rewarding and the new weapons system satisfying. Even when a weapon breaks the animation is oddly satisfying to watch and eases the pain of your favorite sword being lost forever. Even cooking in this game is fun as there isn't a need to look up recipes online but instead just throw whatever ingredients feel right into the pot and start cooking.

    Overall I have no issue with giving this game a 10 as it has offered a lot and still has more to give. I can't wait to keep playing and I would definitely recommend it to anyone    … Expand
  94. Charthero
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    No mames patetiquisimos los pinches Sonytards que no aceptan que su mierda de juego "Horizon Zero Yawn" no le llega ni a los huevos a Zelda Breasts of The Wild, es una pinche obra maestra, una joya, uno de los mejores videojuegos jamás creados en toda la puta historia cabrón, dan pena ajena, pinches sin vida que se dedican a crear cuentas falsas para bajarle la Puntuación y desprestigiar aNo mames patetiquisimos los pinches Sonytards que no aceptan que su mierda de juego "Horizon Zero Yawn" no le llega ni a los huevos a Zelda Breasts of The Wild, es una pinche obra maestra, una joya, uno de los mejores videojuegos jamás creados en toda la puta historia cabrón, dan pena ajena, pinches sin vida que se dedican a crear cuentas falsas para bajarle la Puntuación y desprestigiar a Switch, a Zelda y al Dios Nintendo, jajaja dan muchisima lastima estos cabrones que en vez de salir a la calle a tener una vida, a conseguir vieja y dejar de ser unos putos parasitos que se la viven encerrados en los sotanos de las casas de sus mamis, jajaja, se la pasan haciendo este tipo de pendejadas, por eso moriran virgenes.… Expand
  95. ShockDome
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    About 50 hours into the game, and I can say that the game is what you make of it. It's easy to miss a lot of detail, and hidden mechanics in this game if you don't look close enough or have any patients. Traveling through the open world can be tedious if you haven figured out how to tame a horse or regularly use fast travel, and enemy variety is a little small for my liking. For the mostAbout 50 hours into the game, and I can say that the game is what you make of it. It's easy to miss a lot of detail, and hidden mechanics in this game if you don't look close enough or have any patients. Traveling through the open world can be tedious if you haven figured out how to tame a horse or regularly use fast travel, and enemy variety is a little small for my liking. For the most part it is composed of mostly Bokoblins, Moblins, and Lizafos of different color variations, and after a while you find yourself just running around enemies instead of fighting them, because you've already beaten 100 of the same enemy type by then.
    Weapons are too fragile, while I understand a rusty sword breaking after a few hits, a Knights Great Sword should not break as easily as it does. Weapon movesets are actually pretty minimal, you have your Heavy weapon movset (Sledge Hammer, Great Swords, Axes) that all act the same way. Spears which even includes the Halberd, broad swords, and magic rods. Why would a Halberd be used the same way as a basic spear?
    Aside from those minor complaints, the game is absolutely beautiful (this from a PC gamer) and unfortunately has random frame drops which does erk, but I mostly play in handheld mode which suffers from less to no frame drops. The characters are likable, quests aren't super repetitive, but at time the rewards can be lackluster. The voice acting in this game is both good and bad. Some characters have perfect fit voice acting, while other characters (Zelda) seem like they tried to hard giving their performance which made it sound forced an unnatural.
    I would like to address some common complaints that have been going around and I noticed that most people who have complaints have only played a minimal amount of time.
    -"The game is Empty": It both is and isn't, and what I mean by that is that its very very easy to miss hidden secrets in this game if you arent paying attention. I am able to find something to do every minute or so. This might be collecting, cooking, fighting, making my way to an interesting spot, finding a Korok, hunting, taming a mount, doing a quest, solving a shrine, climbing a tower etc. However once you've found the korok or retrieved the enemy loot chest from areas over time the map gets more empty
    - "Many collectibles are useless": Well if you do not find the proper NPC they sure are. Like i said it is easy to miss things, and if you don't find NPCs the items can seem useless to a person who hasn't progressed through the game or doesn't take time to make elixirs or meals, and just wants to bulldoze through the story.
    - "Link is slow and getting from one place to another is slow and boring": Have you ever tried running anywhere? Of course its slow in the beginning and if you don't enjoy the things on the way it can be slow. However these individuals seem to have not played long enough to find a horse, or make use of the hundreds of teleport points on the map, not to mention the movement abilities you get further along in the game.
    - "Climbing is tedious": Yes it is, and it limits your ability to explore certain parts of the map, until you get more stamina or movement abilities of course. if you have good stamina and climbing gear climbing takes no time.
    - "The game holds your hand to much and you can beat it in an hour and a half": Umm good luck with that.

    Most complaints seem to stem from simply not playing the game long enough or thoroughly enough, other complaints are just obviously troll complaints, and there are of course legitimate complaints.

    The game is one the best I've played in recent history up there with Bloodborne, Horizen Zero Dawn, Overwatch, and TLOU. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes open world games and has the patience it takes to play similar games.    … Expand
  96. banda89
    Mar 7, 2017
    6
    Let's break it down. This games is FUN! But to call the best game ever made? Not even close, hell i wouldn't even place in my top ten favorite games. Now, this game doesn't bring anything new to the game, fanboys and critics seem to forget that things this game has, older games have already done it.
    Graphics are gorgeous, but dull at the same time. Inventory system is tedious.
    To me it's    Let's break it down. This games is FUN! But to call the best game ever made? Not even close, hell i wouldn't even place in my top ten favorite games. Now, this game doesn't bring anything new to the game, fanboys and critics seem to forget that things this game has, older games have already done it.
    Graphics are gorgeous, but dull at the same time. Inventory system is tedious.
    To me it's just a game to enjoy and have a good 2 hour session getting home from work. Not bad, but not that good.    … Expand
  97. rokatier
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Absolutely stunning! Gives me the same feeling of wonder and excitement that I had for the Ocarina of Time, and the go anywhere exploration of the first Zelda game. I am constantly stunned by how fun this game is and how much there is to do, and not just that there is so much to do, but that I have a desire to do it.
  98. RayHell
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    You can hate, troll and lower score all you want. It will never change the fact that I am playing the best game of our time and this is what's important. As for the rest of you, keep saying the earth is flat.
  99. phenom_cs
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I own a WiiU and have only 1 game for it - Super Mario Maker, which came with the console bundle. This is the only other game I bought for it and I am quite glad. This is easily one of the best, if not the best game to be released in the last 10 years. Performance issues aside there is so much **** to do, it's unreal. The game world is absolutely huge. Main quests, side quests, freedom toI own a WiiU and have only 1 game for it - Super Mario Maker, which came with the console bundle. This is the only other game I bought for it and I am quite glad. This is easily one of the best, if not the best game to be released in the last 10 years. Performance issues aside there is so much **** to do, it's unreal. The game world is absolutely huge. Main quests, side quests, freedom to do whatever, whenever you want. There are no limitations. They went all out with this and they are going to have an extremely hard time ever matching such an experience in another Zelda game. I can't see them ever going back to a Zelda game that isn't open-world. The combat is fun too, the bows, swords, elemental effects, man. There is just so much **** that is good about this game. You really have to experience it for your self.

    Pros -
    Honestly, too many to list, just buy this.

    Cons -
    Serious performance issues in some areas can really bring down your experience, but I can't knock it for taking away from the overall experience they offered in this game.

    8/10 - If performance issues annoy you.
    10/10 - If you can ignore some of the performance issues in certain areas of the game.    … Expand
  100. HarryHood
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game deserves its 98/100 score. If you have a soul, play this game, period.
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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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