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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  2. Mixed: 1,176 out of 20981
  3. Negative: 1,975 out of 20981
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  1. Andre_Antunes
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    O jogo está impecável artisticamente. Com boa dificuldade e inovações fantásticas ao gênero openWorld. Sem dúvida um salto para a franquia, e um marco que a industria deve seguir de hoje em diante.
  2. Jorgim
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The best game I play, feeling like the first time I played Ocarina of Time, my 1 year old son is impressed by the colors and does not come close to me when we are playing. My fiancée who has never liked video games is amazed because it's like playing a cartoon in real life. Game of everything a little but this Zelda really impressed me by the greatness and the mechanics. Congratulations
  3. Fliff
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo, as always, pushes the envelope and made something truly unique, innovative, and fresh. Lots and lots of fake 0/10 user reviews, always a good sign that the game is well worth it.
  4. Neoshader
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    At first, I was scared of the open world. I always enjoyed the story and linear path in Zelda. However, after playing it, my fears were wrong. It is still Zelda, but at the same time, something new. Ocarina Of Time, stand aside, we have a new king on the throne.
  5. JoaoSoares
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Este jogo é uma obra-prima no cenário de jogos atuais, revolucionando tudo que se tinha por The Legend of Zelda, uma franquia que sempre se reinventa e nunca falha; mostrando que pode se adaptar a todos os gêneros e ser grande do mesmo jeito. Como já dizem as críticas eles simplesmente entregaram o que todos os jogos de sobrevivência prometiam e nunca cumpriam. Mais uma obra-prima daEste jogo é uma obra-prima no cenário de jogos atuais, revolucionando tudo que se tinha por The Legend of Zelda, uma franquia que sempre se reinventa e nunca falha; mostrando que pode se adaptar a todos os gêneros e ser grande do mesmo jeito. Como já dizem as críticas eles simplesmente entregaram o que todos os jogos de sobrevivência prometiam e nunca cumpriam. Mais uma obra-prima da Nintendo, que grande jogo… Expand
  6. Sartho
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I've been a Zelda fan for most of my life. A Link to the Past is my all time favorite Zelda game. Breath of the Wild blows it away! It's one of the best games I've played on any platform! A must play from me!
  7. hubbabubba
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    It's a fun game and has all the classic zelda feel. Great mechanics, story, and gameplay. However, the frame rate drops, poor resolution, and overall outdated graphics don't make this feel like a game made for current day.
  8. DarkLordGig
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simply an amazing game. Good art style, good music, and overall really good atmosphere. A highly expansive overworld littered with shrines and enemies and NPC's will keep you playing for hours.
  9. Xalusc
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    "Revolutionary" isn't enough of a word to describe how amazing this game is.

    If you're reading this, never mind the haters who gave this negative reviews on purpose to lower the overall score - most haven't even played the game at all.

    Play it. It's an absolute must have.
  10. Yallmae
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Best Game ive ever played. It is without a single doubt the best game of this generation Witcher 3 ? TLOU ? Uncharted 4 ? They all got crushed from Nintendo.
  11. haoh
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda Ever Made.
    Nothing compare to explore Hyrule freely, with a complex history, awesome graphics, easy commands and a Nintendo Console.
    10/10.
  12. Subsided16
    Mar 3, 2017
    6
    The game is okay, a lack of voice acting, and a weak story doesnt help it though but that typical of Zelda so no surprises yet. Not to mention the terrible frame rate and lack of any AA, this is terrible for a new console to not even be able to run a port at 900p with 0AA at a steady 30fps, only made worse by the left Joycon constantly disconnecting. I expected better both from this gameThe game is okay, a lack of voice acting, and a weak story doesnt help it though but that typical of Zelda so no surprises yet. Not to mention the terrible frame rate and lack of any AA, this is terrible for a new console to not even be able to run a port at 900p with 0AA at a steady 30fps, only made worse by the left Joycon constantly disconnecting. I expected better both from this game and from the switch...shouldve just went with the Wii U version..probably would've been a 7.5 in that case… Expand
  13. Apec
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Freedom. Fun. Exploration. Challenge.
    This game has it all.

    It is just fun to go and find what is next and go off into the wild to just see what is there, and there, and there and... what was my quest again? Who cares! I had so much fun! And now I cannot continue writing because I want to continue playing. :)
  14. TheKingIsBack
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The game is as awesome as it is described by the professional reviewers. Please don't let the 0 user reviews influence you, because they come from salty fanboys that didn't even play the game. I think Metacritic should do something about that and delete the obvious troll reviews that can be misleading.
    That being said, enjoy this masterpiece and get lost in this new,wonderful,Hyrule!
  15. andress575
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    All the waiting was worth it. Nintendo made it again and I really recommend you to play it if you have the chance to. This game has to be the best game ever made. Period.
  16. Rtrochford90
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing. Simply amazing.

    don't pay attention to the 0 score reviews, they are oblivious just trolling. I could see someone giving this an 8 or a 9 if it wasn't their cup of tea. But dang, what a game. Love the art style.
  17. Snick525
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. Wide open and beautiful. Everything you could hope for in the Zelda series. I haven't finished the game yet but so far I've enjoyed every minute of it.
  18. fabchan
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I haven't played it that much yet, but it's shaping to be one of the greatest games ever made! It exudes beauty in every single pixel of it. It's a masterpiece. 10/10
  19. Matsepulveda
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simplemente una OBRA MAESTRA.
    Nintendo ha demostrado una vez más que juegos con grandes presupuesto basados solamente en la potencia gráfica hay por montones, pero sólo uno es LEYENDA.
    Gracias Nintendo
  20. LaLeYeNDaGamer
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Juego muy bueno y recomendado, se nota que se ha trabajado mucho a la hora de realizar este título, buena jugabilidad y buena historia, un título que merece la pena sin duda para hacerte pasar un buen rato, sin embargo no todo de este juego es bueno, también hay un punto malo a destacar y es la introducción de los DLCs a esta saga, por el momento nada malo más que comentar de este juego.Juego muy bueno y recomendado, se nota que se ha trabajado mucho a la hora de realizar este título, buena jugabilidad y buena historia, un título que merece la pena sin duda para hacerte pasar un buen rato, sin embargo no todo de este juego es bueno, también hay un punto malo a destacar y es la introducción de los DLCs a esta saga, por el momento nada malo más que comentar de este juego.

    En resumen un buen juego y muy recomendable jugarlo.    … Expand
  21. Prime6377
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Not being a big zelda fan i went into this game not expecting too much but after playing almost non-stop since release i can say it is just amazing and totally different to any other zelda i have played.
  22. amvmartin
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game, best Zelda everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  23. Crimsonsubz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    So apparently (after going through a few of these reviews), people are giving this a 0 without even playing it. Here's me just trying to balance the unfairness out.
  24. Cheesyrice
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Just pure fun. When most AAA titles have lost their foundation and gameplay, Breath of the Wild steps in to remind people what games should be about. Great narrative, even better gameplay and style. This game is a true 10/10
  25. Hypelicious
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an absolute masterpiece and classic for years to come. The open world provides a breakaway from the Zelda formula while maintaining that Zelda magic.
  26. danopkt
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Breath-taking visuals, incredible soundtrack, fantastic gameplay, this game lives up to the Zelda legacy and then some. This is right up there with some of Nintendo's best work.
  27. Azeon
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    If someone who did not play the game can rate it 0 I can rate it 10 because I want to.
    Call it balance of the force if you will, this is getting ridiculous.
  28. LolindirLink
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    just to boost these idiotic "negative reviews" back up.
    what? Horizon scored lower from the media or something?
    your x doesn't have something similar this month?
    whatever the case, the negative reviews are ridiculous.
  29. svensonic1
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    In 1 word: GOTY.
    The game is so far looking amazing and I can't wait till I have the oppurtunity to play the game as soon as the game is available to me :)
  30. romeupaz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Its simply beautiful and giant like a Studio Ghibli movie, the visuals, the sounds, the music and the beasts.
    Played only 5h so far but its magnificent :D
  31. metalmamemon
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    LOL at troll reviews. This game is awesome. It's incredible how nintendo made the perfect open world game on their first try. Also the graphics are beautiful.
  32. noooooooooooooo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It is everything you'd want in a Zelda game and more. After playing it for what seems like an eternity, I still continue to discover new things that I haven't seen before. It's both a evolution and a revolution in open world gaming designs. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets a new standard for all video games and will most likely be a game that will be talked about years from now.
  33. Jorgekolokeko
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Just play it. The best game of the Zelda series. One of the best games of the history. Open world, adventure, survival, and nice graphics. No comments!
  34. Castigear
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    So far, an absolutely stunning game that, oddly enough, feels completely new and yet completely Zelda. Nintendo has outdone itself. Zero scores should be disregarded, the only way a game should warrant a zero is if it is non-functional...so those are the result of silly trolls.
  35. Jfa12
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the wild is a master piece of a game. This review section really needs to be cleaned up with clear fanboys just rating the game 0. Disgusting and pathetic. Same to those doing it to horizon zero dawn.
  36. Tmasw
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Truly incredible and awe inspiring. I am enthralled by the open world and overwhelmed, in a good way. There are so many different things to do that it will be impossible to ever get bored. I am so happy that Nintendo really hit a home run with this game.
  37. oshafelp
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Awesome game, true open world, true story, true characters and Nintendo making the game of the generation!
    The king of games is back again! Wooooohoooo!
  38. Road_Dogg
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A lot of Sony and MicroBORINGsoft fanboys here giving this game a 0 because they don't have good exclusive.
    It's over guys! This is one of the best games ever! DEAL WITH IT! Go back to yours poor consoles and play the Boringcharted 4 and No One Cares About This Halo 2.
  39. Truthier
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    With all the 10 ratings, I expected a bit more. The game has choppy frame rate, the graphics are subpar, the actual game play is good when the unreliable frame rate is cooperating. The fact that it is Zelda probably inflated the score... take away the brand power, this game would of gotten mediocre scores. Overlooking bland game design, unreliable frame rate, subpar graphics.. just becauseWith all the 10 ratings, I expected a bit more. The game has choppy frame rate, the graphics are subpar, the actual game play is good when the unreliable frame rate is cooperating. The fact that it is Zelda probably inflated the score... take away the brand power, this game would of gotten mediocre scores. Overlooking bland game design, unreliable frame rate, subpar graphics.. just because it's a Zelda title is terrible, and publications should be ashamed to not review this title with a critical eye… Expand
  40. ConnKon
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I don't normally write reviews, but this is to help counterweight troll 0/10 'reviews' from salty fanboys. Hundreds of people that haven't played the game, yet can leave a 0/10 on day one. Metacritic needs a better user score system. Until then, report the blatantly obvious 0/10 troll reviews!
  41. revolized
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Absolute stunning game! Music, combat, and game play is enjoyable and fun. Puzzles are were Zelda always gets right, makes you think and very rewarding. Great game worthy of anyone's time.
  42. chocochobi
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    10/10 in order to counteract one of the troll 0/10 user reviews that are flooding in. They just think Nintendo paid everyone to give their game a 10/10, for which they have zero evidence, and even if it were true, implies that they are the only ones who do it. Guess what also isn't even close to a 10/10? Any of the GTA games. Whatever.
  43. HeyItsGabe
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath Of The Wild expands on the Zelda formula, giving us the freedom to go anywhere and do anything. This game's environment was fun to roam around. Not once was I bored walking around. Everywhere I went I found something that was interesting to me. Overall, a fun experience Zelda fans will love
  44. trashmen
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Es un jodido 10, el juego es GOTY OF THE **** UNIVERSE FOR EVER AND EVER, el apartado artístico y sonoro es increíble, la jugabilidades muy buena y la historia es excelente!!!, los 210 cojudos que le dieron puntuaciones negativas son huevones que creen q COD es la panacea del mundo del gaming en general, priorizan los gráficos antes que la experiencia y lo frenético antes que una historiaEs un jodido 10, el juego es GOTY OF THE **** UNIVERSE FOR EVER AND EVER, el apartado artístico y sonoro es increíble, la jugabilidades muy buena y la historia es excelente!!!, los 210 cojudos que le dieron puntuaciones negativas son huevones que creen q COD es la panacea del mundo del gaming en general, priorizan los gráficos antes que la experiencia y lo frenético antes que una historia bien contada. Bueno que se puede esperar de la generación Zack Snyder… Expand
  45. ReeferMadness
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Greatest Open world game to date and it's also Zelda. What more is there to possible say? It's everything you love about open world games but more polished and with a coat of Zelda paint

    Enough said.
  46. kohto
    Mar 3, 2017
    7
    The stellar reviews really do not accurately portray the game. While it is a good game at its core, it is missing a lot that previous Zelda games had, most notably a memorable soundtrack. Gone are the tunes that we'll forever remember from OOT and Majora's Mask, they have been replaced with completely forgettable ambiance. The game is also incredibly open ended with no sense of objectiveThe stellar reviews really do not accurately portray the game. While it is a good game at its core, it is missing a lot that previous Zelda games had, most notably a memorable soundtrack. Gone are the tunes that we'll forever remember from OOT and Majora's Mask, they have been replaced with completely forgettable ambiance. The game is also incredibly open ended with no sense of objective or urgency. Whether you do anything or nothing at all, the game's world seems indifferent to your presence. While this is on par with most open world games, it seems out of place in a Zelda game.

    I would liken this to Skyrim with a Zelda skin, rather than an actual Zelda game.    … Expand
  47. Forneray
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The result, for all the longevity of its series and the familiarity of the open-world genre, is a game that evokes feelings we haven’t known for 20 years. Not since Ocarina Of Time have we set foot in a world that seems so mind-bogglingly vast, that feels so unerringly magical, that proves so relentlessly intriguing. Plenty of games promise to let us go anywhere and do anything; few, ifThe result, for all the longevity of its series and the familiarity of the open-world genre, is a game that evokes feelings we haven’t known for 20 years. Not since Ocarina Of Time have we set foot in a world that seems so mind-bogglingly vast, that feels so unerringly magical, that proves so relentlessly intriguing. Plenty of games promise to let us go anywhere and do anything; few, if any, ever deliver on it so irresistibly. Nineteen years on, Ocarina is still held up as the high-water mark of one of gaming’s best-loved – and greatest – series. Now it may have to settle for second place.… Expand
  48. TurtleGames
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the wild es un juegazo tiene un hermozo sountrack y muy buen artwork bravo a nintendo por hacer esta obra maestra me encanta el juego :D y eso (spanish)
  49. RedrexXx
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Thank you Nintendo, this Zelda is just awesome! I have been waiting so long to play it and today is finally the day. Looking forward for the next titles!
  50. Atherpey
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Despues de algunas horas de probarlo, el juego engancha mucho te da ganas de seguir explorando y ver que puedes encontrar, el sistema de combate es muy intuitivo, y las fisicas hasta ahora son realmente buenas ya que cualquier cosas en el ambiente te puede ayudar a resolver o volverte mas dificil las incognitas, aunque probando el juego en el dock he tenido unas liveras caidas de fps, peroDespues de algunas horas de probarlo, el juego engancha mucho te da ganas de seguir explorando y ver que puedes encontrar, el sistema de combate es muy intuitivo, y las fisicas hasta ahora son realmente buenas ya que cualquier cosas en el ambiente te puede ayudar a resolver o volverte mas dificil las incognitas, aunque probando el juego en el dock he tenido unas liveras caidas de fps, pero en modo portatil funciona muy bien incluso se ve aun mejor en ella que en tv, los colores muy vivos y el estilo artistico es bello, sin duda el juego cumple lo que promete incluso lo supera, no le pongo un 10 porque no existe la perfeccion, sin mas que decir no importa de que plataforma seas, un juego de estas caracteristicas alegra a cualquiera viendo que la industra de los videojuegos entrega juegazos como este y muchos otros de la competencia.
    PD: Lastimosamente nunca falta los que ponen nota de 0 simplemente por odio hacia el juego (lease la reviews de los que ponen 0 y se daran cuenta el porque), es una pena gente asi, no son verdaderos gamer's, destruyen esta maravillosa industria como son los videojuegos.    … Expand
  51. joseloko89
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Este juego es absolutamente brillante, tiene una jugabliidad de escandalo y auque sus graficos no sean los mejores tiene un apartado artistico increible, Bavo zelda
  52. madserj77
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    **** all you morons who have rated it and not even played it. There are copied reviews here too with different usernames. Why bother? I have only played a few hours but it looks good, sounds great and plays really nicely. Only criticism at the moment is there is a small amount of pop up and patchy graphics that fill in when you get closer.
  53. smurfeNn
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece, it may even be the best game of all time but I won't go as far as saying that before completing the entire game. So I'll just leave it at a solid 10/10 for now.
  54. altalo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Libertad es la palabara para describirlo, puedes hacer misiones y mazmorras o ir a por el jefe final directamente. El juego te da la oportunidad de hacer lo que quieras y es algo jamas visto, marca un antes y un despues. Jugablemente es preciso y precioso. Gracias Nintendo por estos juegos.
  55. mdk87
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The best game in a long time! Even if the graphics are not on the highest level, the gameplay is simply incredible! A small discount due to graphic--> 9.7 However, it remains a smooth 10.
  56. Wooble
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    If you want to play this game, get a switch. The Wii U version is not only inferior in terms of resolution, but also suffers from massive frame rate issues. I do not need my games to run at 60 fps (most triple A titles dont), but a stable 30 fps is a must in this day and age. BotW however (at least the Wii U version) does not manage to achieve this in the slightest. The frames jump allIf you want to play this game, get a switch. The Wii U version is not only inferior in terms of resolution, but also suffers from massive frame rate issues. I do not need my games to run at 60 fps (most triple A titles dont), but a stable 30 fps is a must in this day and age. BotW however (at least the Wii U version) does not manage to achieve this in the slightest. The frames jump all over place, mostly hovering somewhere between 20 to 30. Sometimes dropping even lower in especially demanding action scenes or towns, yes towns lag the living *** out of this game. Save your money on this one.… Expand
  57. CorruptedOath
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I see most oof the people here arnt seeing the game objetively, such as giving it a 0 because it isnt innovative, because they didn't like the music, etc,. Ok so starting with the gameplay, it isnt repetitive as people say, they think it is because they dont try new things such as with the combat, people say it si repetitive but they make it repetitive for not trying diferent things, theI see most oof the people here arnt seeing the game objetively, such as giving it a 0 because it isnt innovative, because they didn't like the music, etc,. Ok so starting with the gameplay, it isnt repetitive as people say, they think it is because they dont try new things such as with the combat, people say it si repetitive but they make it repetitive for not trying diferent things, the music, people that dont like it give the game a 0, eiter you like it or not every single song fits the game perfectly, the storu people give the game a 0 because (spoilers) link wins and it is to predictable, the story is good and gives you the sense that you are ina an epic story and that you are part of it, that is why lik is such a bland character. As for graphics, they are bad, but i never have cared for graphics so this doesnt affect me and the game is still beautiful because of its art style. Seriously if people looked at the game objetively the scores wouldnt be lower than 9/10, for me this game is perfect in every sense i highly recommended it.… Expand
  58. tacoman3725
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    so many salty poor people giving a game they will never play a zero because they are jealous they already bought ps4 or xbox and are too poor to afford to play the best game of all time. buy a pc and get a switch you srubs....
  59. DarthPadme
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    It's not a bad game, but the performance from something that looks this mediocre should not be allowed in 2017. Don't get me wrong, I like this game, and I enjoyed playing it, which is why I'm giving it a 5. But running at 30 FPS is already bad, and with FREQUENT dips to the teens and low twenties just from running around in some grass (nevermind setting the grass on fire, or engaging inIt's not a bad game, but the performance from something that looks this mediocre should not be allowed in 2017. Don't get me wrong, I like this game, and I enjoyed playing it, which is why I'm giving it a 5. But running at 30 FPS is already bad, and with FREQUENT dips to the teens and low twenties just from running around in some grass (nevermind setting the grass on fire, or engaging in combat in the rain), my gameplay was SEVERELY detracted from. This happens on both the Wii U and the Switch. Nintendo needs to get out of the hardware game, and develop their titles for PC so we can actually enjoy looking at them and playing them. It is maddening that titles with frame rate issues this severe are still allowed to persist, and yet still get universal praise. Wake up.… Expand
  60. jeffdincht
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Awesome. The game is incredibly rich in every way!
    Probably the best Nintendo game ever made.
    Mixing classic Nintendo with new AAA games makes this one magical.

    Story is fantastic, soundtrack is amazing, and the art... ohh!!! The art is marvelous!
  61. kuehnau
    Mar 3, 2017
    7
    Well the day is finally here for the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild. After all the fanfare and hype, was it worth the wait?

    I'd like to start off by saying that all of the 0 out of 10 reviews don't seem fair. But I think that's sort of the price you pay for having such a well known brand and franchise, it brings out the worst in people. With that being said, those reviews    Well the day is finally here for the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild. After all the fanfare and hype, was it worth the wait?

    I'd like to start off by saying that all of the 0 out of 10 reviews don't seem fair. But I think that's sort of the price you pay for having such a well known brand and franchise, it brings out the worst in people. With that being said, those reviews aren't wrong, even if the scores appear to be.

    Going into Breath of the Wild, based on just the online reviews and videos alone, I was expecting one of the most epic Legend of Zelda games to date, unfortunately that really isn't the case and previous entries in the game series end up faring better in comparasion.

    I think one of the bigger issues stem from the fact that the developers lost sight of the core game when they started moving it into "open world" territory. The developers became more engrossed in that concept than what really makes a Zelda title a Zelda title to begin with.

    When compared to other games in the franchise, the selection of enemies is shallow compared to what we usually come to expect from the series. Generally these games tend to have a wide selection of enenmies that change based on the dungeon and region of the game. With Breath of the Wild, we are seeing a lot less unique enemies and instead a lot of re-colored or re-skinned enemies as a direct result. This wouldn't be horrible if it was expected, like with titles such as Dragon Quest. But in a Legend of Zelda game, it's a bit of a disappointment.

    The story isn't nearly as grand as it has been in the past. And while I haven't actually beat the game yet, I have found myself not nearly as invested or interested as I would have from previous titles in the series. A lot of times it feels as though the story element of the game was tacked on as an afterthought.

    The game play is also equally shallow when compared to other games in the franchise. Yes, there's a lot of weapons you can collect, but considering their frequency of appearance and the fact many of them will break over time, they are really underwhelming. None of them feel nearly as powerful or epic as you'd expect from a Zelda title. Remember all the neat tools you'd get in other Zelda titles? Nonexistent. Don't expect to find cool tools such as the hook-shot, it doesn't exist. I think this is one of the things that hurts the game the most.

    There are no heart pieces. Rupees are still in the game, but not in the same capacity as other Zelda titles. Instead you'll need to actually work to earn Rupees, you'll need to make and sell things in what appears to be an active economy and for whatever reason, it doesn't feel as if it fits properly with the overall theme of Legend of Zelda.

    There's a severe lack of music in the game. It's still there, but it doesn't feel as grand as it did in previous entries of the game. I see what they were trying to go for with the music, but it doesn't feel the same.

    As far as the technical specs go, the game looks good for what it is, there is no complaint there. But if people recall, there was some complaints about slow downs for the game, which apparently were reported to be fixed. But lo and behold people are still reporting slow downs on Breath of the Wild. This doesn't really surprise me as a release day title, but that doesn't make it any less disappointing. Folks are reporting that the switch can get pretty hot when played for extended peroids, so it makes me wonder if the game is suffering from the system physically slowing down due to the system becoming too warm, like how a tablet game will under perform on a Android tablet.

    So, what's the final verdict? It's a Legend of Zelda title in name only, it doesn't feel like a proper Legend of Zelda game at it's core.    … Expand
  62. Xorn15
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Wow, sure is salty in here. Don't listen to the naysayers, this is pure magic; I've been playing this since a little after 1 last night and I still haven't put my controller down. Sleep? What's that?
  63. wilk09
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The legend of zelda breath of the wild is from now the Best game from the history. Better than the legend of zelda ocarina of time. Nintendo has made a fantastic job with this game. Master piece.
  64. Krypticus
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is truly amazing.
    - As a hardcore Nintendo/Zelda fan who has been waiting for this game for 5 years, I can say that it completely surpassed everything I thought it would be.
    -The world size is incredible, and every bit of it is filled with fun things to do. -The storyline, while it is somewhat "relaxed," is amazing if you take the time to actually go and focus on it. --    This game is truly amazing.
    - As a hardcore Nintendo/Zelda fan who has been waiting for this game for 5 years, I can say that it completely surpassed everything I thought it would be.
    -The world size is incredible, and every bit of it is filled with fun things to do.
    -The storyline, while it is somewhat "relaxed," is amazing if you take the time to actually go and focus on it. --
    -Other than that, simply exploring the world is super fun too.
    -The items you can get are all either fun, funny, or incredibly useful and the combat system is great.
    -The inventory is set up in a somewhat weird way but works fine for me.
    -I'm not even that far in(at least, I don't think so) but I can tell this game will take me hours upon hours just to complete the story and will keep me interested for years.
    -If I could, I'd give this game a 1000/1000.    … Expand
  65. Caerleon
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    This is something magnificent. Excellent open world. The game enchanting with its atmosphere. Time for no flies. I started playing in the morning and woke up at night
  66. xDeniz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Down with the fake reviews! I totally own this game and it is awesome!Playing it on the Nintendo Switch is great! I hope Nintendo can launch other great games during Switch Life Time.
  67. TeamSTARS
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Wow what a game, an absolute masterpiece!! Nintendo showing the game industry how its done since 1983 and no signs of slowing up, hopefully many more like this to come!
  68. Darksiusx
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Sinceramente una gran obra de arte, una obra maestra que no se encuentra practicamente ya en estos tiempos lamentablemente esto genera odio de personas que no pueden evitar la envidia .Una obra maestra, un juego que tienes muchas cosas novedosas que aportar al mundo de los juegos, llevo 6 horas jugando y que puedo decir una obra maestra, definitivamente sera nominado a GOTY 2017 y no meSinceramente una gran obra de arte, una obra maestra que no se encuentra practicamente ya en estos tiempos lamentablemente esto genera odio de personas que no pueden evitar la envidia .Una obra maestra, un juego que tienes muchas cosas novedosas que aportar al mundo de los juegos, llevo 6 horas jugando y que puedo decir una obra maestra, definitivamente sera nominado a GOTY 2017 y no me extrañaría que lo ganara, este juego debes jugarlo una vez en tu vida como mínimo.… Expand
  69. ScorpionMG
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Visuals are perfect, everything looks stunning and beautiful, Bravo Nintendo!
    Nailed the soundtrack as well, you can even hear the synchronized steps Epona does!!!
    Best game of the century, enough said!!
  70. Stefan10
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Maybe the best game I've ever played! Love it! it's massive, stunning and awe-inspiring! 10/10 If you are a gamer, you have to play this game! Don't miss out on such a masterpiece!
  71. thekylekurtz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. From the gameplay to the art style, the big open world and even the way it shows rather than tells you how to play, there is almost nothing that could be better, inconsistent frame rate aside. All the guys who made an account just to score it a 0 are sad and pathetic.
  72. link_001
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    el mejor juego del mundo es increíble la libertad que da y lo preciosista que resulta su apartado artístico es aquí donde se nota lo importante que es Nintendo para la industria del vídeo juego.
    el juego tiene toda la esencia Nintendo, gracias Nintendo muchas gracias por darnos esta maravilla de juego
  73. AHeroReborn
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Metacritic needs to step up their game and remove all these nasty, rude 0 scores that are being made with the intention of lowering a game they havent even touched yet. I play video games on the regular, so I dont believe there needs to be an issue. I dont go around leaving bad reviews of things I have left untouched. That is not how you should treat anything. I will not bring much out onMetacritic needs to step up their game and remove all these nasty, rude 0 scores that are being made with the intention of lowering a game they havent even touched yet. I play video games on the regular, so I dont believe there needs to be an issue. I dont go around leaving bad reviews of things I have left untouched. That is not how you should treat anything. I will not bring much out on Horizon Zero Dawn here, as I have yet to play it, and will get to it eventually. That game looks freaking awesome.

    With that out of the way, lets get into the real topic here. The legen of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece! I've waited five years for this game and throughout each delay, i knew it would be worth it. Sure, the conventions may have been broken and we have a new layoit for the Zelda series, bt Breath of the Wild is in every way, the way Zelda was supposed to play from the beginning. The gameplay is astonishing, the voice acting is not problematic, and the story is quite the thing to unfold. I understand that there are fears in this games huge open world, but fret not, its full of so many things to do. From the beginning the Breath of the Wild was always focused on this expansive open world. It doesnt force exploration, rather it encourages exploration. In fact, you have many open choices from the beginning. You can go face the final boss right from the start if you feel so inclined to.

    Breath of the Wild is a true thing of beauty and is worth anyone's time. We only get so many games like this every once in a blue moon. With all that in mind, Breath of the Wild deserves a true 10/10.    … Expand
  74. maximonX
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is the best Nintendo game to this day, the open world is full of mysteries and you have to explore that for yourself. The day of hand holding and easy experiences are over. This game demands respect and time to master every mechanics, just amazing.
  75. JSCarpio
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simplemente el mejor juego de esta generacion, de nuevo tiene que aparecer Nintendo para recuperar esa magia ya perdida, de tiempos en los que me pasaba horas jugando a la Nintendo 64 y PSX, solo pido que ojala tambien saquen el Zelda WW de Wiiu para Swich :3
  76. Goalzzz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I am shocked to say the least is why people from sony fans having checked the user name giving Sony exclusives a ten and giving Breath of the Wild a zero. I feel sorry for them because honestly I pity the fools. Having the game I enjoy and honestly it is one of my best games ever. Owner of Ps4, Xbox One, Switch and Steam Machine. I enjoy all consoles lol. Unlike the few here who are hating.
  77. Rodrigogoty2
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Esse Zelda é simplesmente um jogo espetacular, tem uma mecânica de gameplay espetacular, sem falar da física e da AI que também são incríveis, realmente um jogo nota 10.
  78. DavidelGamer666
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I love this game, it's a HUGE open world where you can do everything you want, it has adventure, drama, good history, beautiful music, everything a good game must have. I understand some people don't like it, but why this game has some 0's like review?
  79. davileopardo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    perfeito em jogabilidade, trilha sonora, arte, personagens carismáticos, mundo gigante e solido sem áreas de vazio estremo como em outros jogos similares, historia imersiva
    parece poesia
  80. chandori
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo has done it again, the king of games is back!! The game is beautiful looking with its art style and plus its game play and story, you are going to have a awesome experience. I can't wait to see what they will do with the next Zelda title and where they take the games direction this time.… Expand
  81. super_flatman
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Tengo que darle la nota que se merece despues de leer los comentarios de haters que opinan sin siquiera mirar un video, solo para criticar por pura envidia.
    El tipo de gente que hace que esta industria y cualquier otra, sea una basura.
  82. iamevilhomer
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    I never give perfect 10's. That being said this game is about a 9.7 or 9.8 lol. It really is. I haven't even played it yet to be honest so don't take my review seriously. I have however seen plenty of reviews and seen lots of game play. Enough to say that well... It's been a long time since a console launched with a game that rivals the likes of halo ce, metroid prime, chrono trigger, andI never give perfect 10's. That being said this game is about a 9.7 or 9.8 lol. It really is. I haven't even played it yet to be honest so don't take my review seriously. I have however seen plenty of reviews and seen lots of game play. Enough to say that well... It's been a long time since a console launched with a game that rivals the likes of halo ce, metroid prime, chrono trigger, and ocarina of time. A game like this goes down in history as a time less classic.

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

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

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

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

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

    Glad to see a console launch with a must have game. Nintendo hasn't done this since the N64 with Super mario 64. Glad to see it at 98% from the critic reviews. Games like Witcher 3, Doom, Blood born, and this don't screw the customer over with micro transactions. You wont see buying hearts for 5 dollars a piece in this game lol. More games like this need to exist and less games like over watch. I know over watch can be fun but it does so much to poop on the customer in exchange. Botw on the other hand does next to nothing to mess with the customer financially and offers a experience you wont get anywhere... Especially not in a generic online shooter.    … Expand
  83. Prodromus
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Game is fabulous.
    Everything about this game sparks the player’s intuition and rewards them with satisfying results.
    The world reeks of charm and every town has multiples of interesting NPCs that still have the classic Zelda quirkiness. Combat is very dynamic and fluid and the ability to challenge yourself by going into later stage areas has a perfect risk and reward feel that    Game is fabulous.
    Everything about this game sparks the player’s intuition and rewards them with satisfying results.
    The world reeks of charm and every town has multiples of interesting NPCs that still have the classic Zelda quirkiness.
    Combat is very dynamic and fluid and the ability to challenge yourself by going into later stage areas has a perfect risk and reward feel that encourages you to keep going. Plenty of times I had to remind myself that I should properly follow the main storyline after half an hour in uncharted territory looking for treasure.
    The game has its issues like any game does. The Frame rate drops being the biggest issue, but I can think of plenty of games that had frame rate issues on release and now run smooth.
    Personally I would rate the game a 9, but I’m giving a 10 to try and counteract the obvious troll reviews bring the average down.
    Must buy for a Switch owner or Zelda fan.    … Expand
  84. koart
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Best open world game EVER. Nintendo redefines gaming once again. Speechless. Its head and shoulders better than ANYTHING ive played in the last 20 years. A breath of fresh air from all those playstation shooters and ripoffs that dominate todays market. Thank you, Nintendo.
  85. Gape
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Most of the Negative user score are really misinformed about this game, This is truly a gem of its own and very few games have this kind of gem planted most of the developers know what i'm talking about and there is without saying so much hard work put into this its incredible this is probably one of the best game I've ever played.
  86. LaurensL
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    What open world should be.
    Perfect game.

    Soundtrack ✔️
    Gameplay Mechanics ✔️
    Beautiful Artstyle✔️
    Story ✔️

    Absolute masterpiece. A must buy for everyone.
  87. JuanLuisGG14
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simply best launch title ever
    Textures may be lacking, but other than that this game is pure art
    A must buy if you are going to get Switch
    10/10 goty.
  88. Link88
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Just Perfect!

    Thank you Nintendo!

    This game contains all Nintendo capability in development "fantasy"

    Suggested for all players (sto with console wars, please!)
  89. Wolley74
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Been playing this since midnight, I hate to say it but this is almost a OoT killer for best Zelda game ever. It's also drop dead gorgeous, it's like playing a painting.
  90. Marcos8710
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo has done it again, the best game ever is enough to show that Nintendo has control over their LIPs and the consoles they create is what they need to bring us these awesome experiences.
  91. VideoGameDude
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The game is absolutely incredible! I don't think another game has lived up to the hype like Breath of the Wild has done. Nearly flawless in every way. Game of the Year, Game of the Decade, and possibly Game of the Century!
  92. PajaritoValdes
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Its amazing how these fanboys come just to zero vote a game they dont even play, the BoTW user score will remain as a reminder of how much damage Sony has caused with his market strategies
  93. Exorcist8166
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is a game many may remember for years to come. Most games these days are typically too long and repetitious. This game, however, seems to have mastered the RPG elements and the open-world exploration formula. It is a unique experience and a must buy.
  94. mkfreddddi
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is a gaming master piece, whether youre a Legend of Zelda fan or of just open world. It doesnt everything right. Crafting, cooking, exploring, challenging fights, wide weapon and clothing variety, etc. Youll find yourself immersed in a huge world with lots to do
  95. Reyes_VK
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Best Zelda ever made. Simple and clean!. Perfect gameplay, beautyfull artistic desing and a vaste world to explore. You gonna love it! Must buy and 1st candidate to GOTY
  96. kiaxxl
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Beautiful game with great mechanics, an alive world and a whole new take on Zelda. A point off for the annoying weapon durability system.

    WARNING: Salty PS fanboys from GFAQs have been leaving troll 0 ratings on this game, most of who don't have the game yet. Ignore these.
  97. Trio2012
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is simply amazing. I would say that it is even better than Ocarina of Time. Don't listen to those 0 score reviews because 99% of those are people who don't even own the game and want to drive the score down because they are playstation or xbone fanboys.
  98. 2vdl76f
    Mar 3, 2017
    4
    Si este juego se llamase "Las aventuras de Paco el intrepido" habria pasado por alto sin gloria ni pena, sin embargo, se llama Zelda, y ha sido un gran detonante en la industria estos ultimos meses.

    Que no os engañen, este juego innova sino nada, poco. Eso sumado a las expectativas que tenemos todos al jugarlo de un SEÑOR ZELDA, me llevan a ponerle un 4 de nota. Sin duda un fracaso que    Si este juego se llamase "Las aventuras de Paco el intrepido" habria pasado por alto sin gloria ni pena, sin embargo, se llama Zelda, y ha sido un gran detonante en la industria estos ultimos meses.

    Que no os engañen, este juego innova sino nada, poco. Eso sumado a las expectativas que tenemos todos al jugarlo de un SEÑOR ZELDA, me llevan a ponerle un 4 de nota. Sin duda un fracaso que Nintendo deberia de haber sabido hace tiempo. Los combates son repetitivos, te terminas aburriendo de andar, la energia te falta por todos los lados. En definitiva, un juego repetitivo sin muchos puntos fuertes.

    Muy cegado hay que estar por los sentimientos que casi todos tenemos a esta saga para considerar esto como un juego bueno, o peor aun, como una obra maestra. Ni el soundtrack se salva.

    El rendimiento por otra parte, es pobre, muy pobre, sacar una consola hecha practicamente para este juego y que no pueda aguantar 30fps a 1080p (cuando lo normal seria 60fps en estos juegos tan poco cargados de realismo)... Simplemente decepcionante.

    Punto negativo para Nintendo y, de momento, para la Switch. Me vuelvo a la 3DS.    … Expand
  99. DarkrEALm
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a constant quest for more effective ways to survive and gain edge over the environment and monsters. Collecting resources for cooking is how to recover life, gain more durability and even resistance to elements. A defeated enemy is the source of new weapons or armor and a response to the ease with which certain weapons fall apart in our hands withThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a constant quest for more effective ways to survive and gain edge over the environment and monsters. Collecting resources for cooking is how to recover life, gain more durability and even resistance to elements. A defeated enemy is the source of new weapons or armor and a response to the ease with which certain weapons fall apart in our hands with a certain number of blows. We are never 100% safe in any situation and a certain slip represents a painful death.… Expand
  100. Linknlogs227
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It is a great game that shows how the old series of Zelda can still have interesting content in it. It also shows that Nintendo can make open world games that are worth playing.
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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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