The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. rodericrinehart
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    This is one of the greatest games of all time and could be number one. The way the refined a legendary formula with the most open-world, do-anything experience is refreshing in a sense no other game can handle. The story is weak, but everything else is 10/10 or better.
  2. lgndsgn
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    How anyone could give Breath of the Wild less than a 9 is beyond me. It's a perfect 10 in my book. Of course there is always room for improvement, but what they have accomplished with BotW is one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had in gaming. I've been playing Zelda since the original NES version. If I had to compare it to previous games, I would say in light of renderingHow anyone could give Breath of the Wild less than a 9 is beyond me. It's a perfect 10 in my book. Of course there is always room for improvement, but what they have accomplished with BotW is one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had in gaming. I've been playing Zelda since the original NES version. If I had to compare it to previous games, I would say in light of rendering similarities, it's like a much better version of Wind Waker. The attention to detail all around is astounding, and I can see why it took such a large team and over 4 years to develop.

    First off, the game does a great ode to nature with it's beautiful environments. The flowers, rain showers, lightning storms, morphing clouds and atmospheres, varying temperatures, all changing in a day to night cycle creates an amazing environment to explore in. Link (and his items) are effected by the environment, which adds to immersiveness.

    The sound production is excellent. If you have a chance to play these on good speakers, you'll realize how much detail and thought went into the making of the sounds.

    The ONLY thing I feel they fell somewhat short on was the English voice acting. It's not BAD, but most of it is also not very good (made it feel like a cheesy cartoon), but luckily there is very little of that in the game.

    Anyways, this game is awesome, and if you don't like this game, you just don't like video games. This will go down as one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  3. pittu
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Incredible artstyle, polish and fun. The world is immense and the attention to every single detail is amazing. I don't think I've ever seen a game so beautifully crafted as Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
  4. realgamefan
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. Classic. Play It. That is really all that needs to be said about this excellent game. The graphics are beautiful and charming, the gameplay is fantastic and dynamic and the replayability is off the charts. :)
  5. Dead_Reckon
    May 21, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It took a tried and true formula people loved and threw it out in order to create something new and the gamble was worth it. It's world is immersive, expansive, and enjoyable. It's mechanics while sometimes unforgiving, are well defined and mesh well together. It's story is one of the better told in the Zelda franchise, and the gameplay is fantastic.
  6. bishopknight
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Game is amazing. It doesnt hold your hand. It lets the player figure things out, which I love. It's HARD and it should be! It's Zelda, which originally was HARD as well. I will say, one minor thing is that there are not tons of monsters in the game, a lot use the same type like the moblins but again im nitpicking on an otherwise flawless game. 10/10
  7. Ciber
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Pros:

    1.- Huge world to explore 2.- Open world with tons of possibilities. 3.- Full of options 4.- Combat is hard but you can decide how to fight them. 5.- Good art direction, Hyrule looks amazing. 6.- Music is always great when you like Zelda themes. 7.- you can cook your items, craft new stuff and as result Lynk is not always wearing the same green suit. Now you can change the    Pros:

    1.- Huge world to explore
    2.- Open world with tons of possibilities.
    3.- Full of options
    4.- Combat is hard but you can decide how to fight them.
    5.- Good art direction, Hyrule looks amazing.
    6.- Music is always great when you like Zelda themes.
    7.- you can cook your items, craft new stuff and as result Lynk is not always wearing the same green suit. Now you can change the armor, weapons.
    Cons:

    1.- Frame rate drops sometimes and is very noticeable.
    2.- 30 FPS cap
    3.- Difficulty is not balanced, sometimes you feel is a Dark Souls game and sometimes is very easy.
    4.- Weapons broken very fast sometimes.    … Expand
  8. DVader
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Excellent game.
    I bought the Pro Controller to play BOTW and I think it does make a difference. I have some problems with my left hand and using the larger buttons on the Pro Controller is easier to play the game.
    Also, I was able to get the BOTW amiibos and even though not really needed, they're helpful. Specially, at the beginning of the game.
  9. Verbal
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    This is the most perfect game I’ve ever played, and worth buying the Nintendo Switch for this alone. One can easily sink 150+ hours in to completing the main game and expansion packs, and still be yearning for more when the game comes to an end. Caution, you may find yourself playing this until the sun comes up more than once!
  10. sagman76
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    A fantastic launch game for the Switch. The best Zelda ever?, probably. Vast world. Great visuals in handheld mode as well as on the TV. Fantastic controls. The critics are right .Ignore the zero reviews. People with nothing better in their lives than trolling. . The game and Switch are fantastic so far. Well done Nintendo.
  11. knightmonkey
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Have played every Zelda since the first and this is by far the best so far, I'd go as far as saying the best game ever made. An absolute masterpiece of game design.

    It's everything an adventure game should be: - Lots of puzzles to solve - Lots of secrets to find - challenging but fair combat - lots of weapons/shields/bows/food to find and experiment with - Beautiful graphics -    Have played every Zelda since the first and this is by far the best so far, I'd go as far as saying the best game ever made. An absolute masterpiece of game design.

    It's everything an adventure game should be:
    - Lots of puzzles to solve
    - Lots of secrets to find
    - challenging but fair combat
    - lots of weapons/shields/bows/food to find and experiment with
    - Beautiful graphics
    - Great storyline (voice acting could be better)
    - Stunning music
    - SO MUCH to see and do I don't want it to end

    And to top it all off, you can take it with you on the portable Switch screen and carry playing wherever you are.

    In my opinion - gaming perfection.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. Jannis94
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A return to form for one of the most beloved franchise in video game history. The open world is stunning, interesting and entertaining. Probably the best Zelda ever and maybe the best game ever.
  14. viachicago22
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Seriously amazing. And I'm not a gamer. It's so immersive but not overwhelming. It's challenging without being frustrating. It's fun. It's funny. Beautiful art and music. Best game I've ever played.
  15. daemeh
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    First of all, I'm not a Zelda fan. The Switch is the first Nintendo console I ever owned, and BOTW is the first Zelda game I've played. I'm an average PC gamer, playing a few hours a week only, I only recently managed to finish The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and I loved it. BOTW is more fun for me than TW3:WH because it's so easy to pick up and get something done: exploring, shrines, koroks,First of all, I'm not a Zelda fan. The Switch is the first Nintendo console I ever owned, and BOTW is the first Zelda game I've played. I'm an average PC gamer, playing a few hours a week only, I only recently managed to finish The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and I loved it. BOTW is more fun for me than TW3:WH because it's so easy to pick up and get something done: exploring, shrines, koroks, side quests. But the best thing about this game for me is the constant surprises even after 100h into the game(I'm at the 3rd divine beast). The side quests are varied and interesting, the characters believable(in the fantasy world they live in) and the traveling can be as fast or slow as you desire. I think that the combat is perfect as well: because the weapons break, you need to be constantly swapping weapons for the target, enemies are always challenging(blood moon helps with that) and have very interesting AI(in the way they can interact with the environment, your bombs, or use anything as a weapon). Really, there's nothing else like this game. It's got more types of gameplay and more content than any other game I've played. I'm sure I'm going to play it again right after I finish it.… Expand
  16. Sadikusama
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Believe the hype. I was skeptical at first, seeing so many 10s and 100s given out to this game. I went blindly into Breath of the Wild knowing nothing about it except for the main trailer of the game. Hours into the game I can only agree: this game is a masterpiece.

    There is so much contect, so many things to do, so many places to explore. You are given complete freedom in this    Believe the hype. I was skeptical at first, seeing so many 10s and 100s given out to this game. I went blindly into Breath of the Wild knowing nothing about it except for the main trailer of the game. Hours into the game I can only agree: this game is a masterpiece.

    There is so much contect, so many things to do, so many places to explore. You are given complete freedom in this adventure, you can even try to beat the game as soon as you start. Freedom and exploration are perhaps the best gameplay aspects, without leaving behind the sheer amount of actions possible: cooking, riding horseback, climbing... Whether you actually beat the story is also up to you, there is so much to invest in this game you might never grow bored of it.

    Go play this game. Now. This isn't your typical 10/10 game, it goes beyond that. This game is now videogame history.    … Expand
  17. lowkey42o
    May 12, 2020
    10
    No game has ever made me feel like I'm hiking but I have near super powers. No game has deserved an 11 more. I really would love to interview the people who down rated this and dissect whether they hate the game or got obsessed with minor flaws. I hope next generation elder scrolls take some qs.
  18. johnardo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Stunning in every way, While everyone thought that this Zelda would just copy new games and lose its identity, it showed everyone else how its done. What an amazing time to be a gamer
  19. Xaphnir
    May 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.

    This game does the open world concept better than any other game I know of. Almost anywhere you can see, you can go to. And the game's mechanics and physics allow the most creative problem solving I know of in a game.
  20. Kentathon
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Happy to say I can now safely change my review of the game from a measly 3/10, thanks Nintendo for finally getting some Switch in stock! It's fantastic, and easily the best Zelda to date. If this is what the future of the Switch looks like, this is going to be a killer console.

    The game gives you a vast open world to play in and a lot of tools to do so with. It's the biggest Zelda ever.
  21. 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.
  22. worldcitizen19
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    10/10. Loving it. Worth the price of a Switch. Always challenging. You can’t take anything for granted. Inspired many other games. Been playing all day on my 4K tv.
  23. 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
  24. drlowdon
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    The Zelda series has long been amongst the most famous in gaming but, in all honesty, I’ve only even been a minor fan and actually found the last two console entries (Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword) pretty dull. The overfamiliar structure, that hadn’t really evolved since Ocarina of Time, coupled with the constant hand holding and interruptions of NPCs meant that Zelda seemed to beThe Zelda series has long been amongst the most famous in gaming but, in all honesty, I’ve only even been a minor fan and actually found the last two console entries (Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword) pretty dull. The overfamiliar structure, that hadn’t really evolved since Ocarina of Time, coupled with the constant hand holding and interruptions of NPCs meant that Zelda seemed to be running out of ideas. How wrong I was……..

    Virtually every issue I’ve had with the series of late seems to have been solved. The first example is the excellent tutorial section on the Great Plateau which, rather than trying to explain all the different controls and concepts through dull text, teaches all the basics by simply allowing the player to explore a limited area of the map. Once you gain access to the glider that allows you to leave the plateau things you’ll quickly realise just how big this open world is and guess what? You can go anywhere you want! There’s no artificial restrictions or areas you can’t access without finding a certain item, Breath of the Wild shows you this world to explore and then actually lets you explore it.

    One of the main things to discover are the shrines, there are around 300 I believe and completing the tasks inside of each rewards the player with orbs that can be used to increase your life or stamina (which is vital for climbing). Unlike the dungeons in previous Zelda titles these never outstay their welcome as they only take 5-10 minutes to complete for the most part and many introduce completely unique puzzles or concepts. Even better is the fact that many can be completed in more than one way and you’re actively encouraged to think outside the box.

    I could go on for pages about all the clever ideas in Breath of the Wild but I’ll finish by saying that, not only does it set a new standard for the Zelda series, it sets a new standard that open world games are going to find it very hard to match.    … Expand
  25. Quartz64
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    A great game that could bring back the Zelda fun with the best ideas from great open world games, like Shadow of Colossus, Skyrim or Dragon Age, teaching that even a vast and desolate post-war world can be filled with adventures and variety.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. rockyboss7
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Es una maravilla. Mundo abierto de verdad, sin relleno, nada sobra, todo tiene su sentido y está colocado ahí para algo. Las físicas que tiene, construyendo un mundo completamente vivo y con unas mecánicas perfectas hacen que este juego sea eso, perfecto.
  29. vbueso
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    A must have game. Maybe the best sandbox ever and a master piece for all times. I don't understand the people who enter here to destroy the score. Y ahora en español. No entiendo como hay gente que entra aquí a bajarle la nota a esta obra maestra. Pero el mismo día de lanzamiento sin haberlo jugado y sin tenerlo ponerle un 1 es de risa.
  30. YassirX
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Countering all the haters who are giving this game a 0.
    I've watched about 18 hours of this game on twitch and in my eyes its a masterpiece.
    Its a true Open-World Zelda with a beautiful Design and nice Quests and Puzzles. The only thing I dislike is the durability, which means Weapons are short-lived. Durability is fine, but things degrade too fast and there is no way to repair or    Countering all the haters who are giving this game a 0.
    I've watched about 18 hours of this game on twitch and in my eyes its a masterpiece.
    Its a true Open-World Zelda with a beautiful Design and nice Quests and Puzzles.
    The only thing I dislike is the durability, which means Weapons are short-lived.
    Durability is fine, but things degrade too fast and there is no way to repair or strengthen the durability of a weapon.

    I would rate it 9.5, because its not perfect but I want to counter the Haters.    … Expand
  31. trurl
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Played hundred of video games? Even than BotW is a fresh experience. There are some minor technical flaws, but the game is unbelieveable good. This game is the reason why you play games, not the blockbuster trash you get elsewhere.
  32. 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!
  33. HarryHood
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game deserves its 98/100 score. If you have a soul, play this game, period.
  34. FatMikeNJ
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    One of the greatest games I have ever played in my life. Nintendo really made something special. this is a complete masterpiece. I hope they continue producing great products.
  35. 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.
  36. sid77
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Ignore all the retards scoring this low. 25 hours in and I only chalked off 3 quests from the main story. This is a true nintendo masterpiece! Anyone who cant see how good this is should really stop playing games. The wonder and awesomeness is plain to see. The game is chocked full of content and to explore this massive canvas is truly one of the greatest moments in gaming.
  37. Epzillon
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Grandioso juego.
    Arte bellísimo, diseño increíble, jugabilidad perfecta e historia agradable.
  38. iceburn91
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game is like watching a Ghibli movie. Every place is pretty detail and tells a story if you pay attention. The world feels alive and have a lot of hidden secrets. Exploration is really rewarding you can climb, jump, swim, skate the mountains and fly.

    Music is not heavily present but that is great because the world and exploration is the focus point of this game, the music is only    This game is like watching a Ghibli movie. Every place is pretty detail and tells a story if you pay attention. The world feels alive and have a lot of hidden secrets. Exploration is really rewarding you can climb, jump, swim, skate the mountains and fly.

    Music is not heavily present but that is great because the world and exploration is the focus point of this game, the music is only something used to better express emotions in certain moments that brings refreshing rhytms to the visuals. Also think about when you go to a new place to a mountain or a forest you really have quiet moments where you listen to your surroundings, birds, wind, leafs and so on and I think this game captures that feeling really well. Try to go to a new city for exemple and you will notice that your additive system will get more aware because you are experiencing something new.
    Artistically this game is really appealing with a lot of colours and a imaginary look that let your imagination fly.

    In terms of gameplay I find it really interesting because I hate when a game give's you weapons and armor that breaks but in this game I find it interesting because I teach you to use your resources well like in real life you have to take care of your things and also the message that nothings lives for ever, don't get attach to objects because that is not what makes your journey. So I find this interesting if we think about what to we carry after a journy what stay with us, what really matters?

    Story wise I think is a good classic type of story where everyone can relate with.

    Breath of the wild for me is a 10 :) because if you think about what you are playing you can see how much detail the gave to this world.    … Expand
  39. galacticbeer
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    They got it so right. Being able to climb up any open world structure is amazing for a Zelda game. I love the looting and cooking systems, Finding shrines is addicting. I have not been able to put down the controller since launch.
  40. tomcat99
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It is a game with a good story, and it offers a great variety of missions and hours to complete the game. It is the best game of Zelda so far, I recommend to all who have not played to try this game, surely they will like it very much.
  41. 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!
  42. 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
  43. makosheva7
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    The most perfect open world experience i have ever played. It is impossible not to get lost in this beautiful world.

    While the game overall itself isn't perfect, story was only alright, voice acting was off at times, those are really minor gripes when you think about what this game actually strives for. The main story literally takes a backseat to pure and unfettered exploration. The    The most perfect open world experience i have ever played. It is impossible not to get lost in this beautiful world.

    While the game overall itself isn't perfect, story was only alright, voice acting was off at times, those are really minor gripes when you think about what this game actually strives for. The main story literally takes a backseat to pure and unfettered exploration. The main and best character of this game is the world. To me, it feels like it's own being. A living, breathing thing. No game has ever made me feel this way about the world, and yes, I've played and enjoyed Witcher 3.

    I also didn't mind the weapon durability system at all. The game was also one of the most gorgeous games I've ever played, showing truly that a solid art style can compete or beat realism. The difficulty was also very much to my liking. Punishing if you don't think things through, but rewarding and still challenging when you approach a situation from a better angle.

    Speaking of which, every damn thing in this world is connected through the in game physics engine! There are almost limitless possibilities to how you can approach a situation! Think about it! That's like another dimension of freedom itself!

    Although I did at times wish there was a bit more music present as most world exploration is filled with mainly ambient sounds, when it did kick in when for example a Guardian was targeting you, or when you reach a town, it was awesome.

    In conclusion, this game is a masterpiece as it gives us the most organic, complete and finally actually open world (open air) experience. It pushes the boundaries of the genre and will be an example for open world games and games in general.    … Expand
  44. dharma
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    The long awaited installment to the Zelda franchise is one of the best game in recent memory. Nintendo has done it again, reinventing a 'typical modern' genre, this time the 'Open World' adventures popularized by Skyrim, and retooling it to suit its biggest franchise yet. The end result is a mesmerizing and immersive experience that is unparalled. This coupled with the new NintendoThe long awaited installment to the Zelda franchise is one of the best game in recent memory. Nintendo has done it again, reinventing a 'typical modern' genre, this time the 'Open World' adventures popularized by Skyrim, and retooling it to suit its biggest franchise yet. The end result is a mesmerizing and immersive experience that is unparalled. This coupled with the new Nintendo Switch allows players to literally play this game non stop, taking it everywhere you go. As an (slightly) older gamer myself, time and place is one of the few impediments to enjoy a AAA experience. You just can't sit down in front of the TV all the time. The Nintendo Switch blurs this, and Zelda is rightfully the 'killer app' that allows you to do that. Without the baggage of being a launch game for a new hardware, BOTW is simply stunning in its ability to create a truly continuous and interactive world. Every surface, every mountain can be climbed. Did you see those scenery way beyond the horizon? Yup, you can go there to. Do you want to kill the threatening Guardian, a mini boss, with just a shovel or even with a chicken? Yes, you can do that as well. It's this free form gameplay that spawns hundreds of Youtube videos. When the end credit rolls, you'll discover that there are many things to do and collect, that you will literally keep on playing. It's clearly a testament to this game and a highly recommended purchase. Nintendo..welcome back.… Expand
  45. sacroyalty
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Prior to jumping into this game I was a little worried I'd not like it. I have a hard time getting into RPG's, I didn't enjoy the Witcher 3, Fall out 4, or Elder Scrolls Online. However, Zelda BOTW is so fun and has felt extremely fresh. Seriously got me back into video gaming. This was my first Zelda game, and I can't wait for the next installment!

    There are so many little details and    Prior to jumping into this game I was a little worried I'd not like it. I have a hard time getting into RPG's, I didn't enjoy the Witcher 3, Fall out 4, or Elder Scrolls Online. However, Zelda BOTW is so fun and has felt extremely fresh. Seriously got me back into video gaming. This was my first Zelda game, and I can't wait for the next installment!

    There are so many little details and things that help me get lost in Hyrule. Try this game out.    … Expand
  46. gamin13
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    After beating 100% of the game, i just have a few words to say: MASTERPIECE, if you like video games you have to try it, is something refreshing for the industry that will open new ways to the open world genre
  47. ocidax
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Este juego es la perfeccion en cuanto a juegos de mundo abierto y una revolucion en cuanto a la saga de The Legend Of Zelda se refiere. Excelente en todos los aspectos.
  48. Ocioaguilera
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Los haters de Zelda y de Nintendo en general, deben estar teniendo una pésima temporada y lo peor es que les va a durar todo este año, se les nota en sus notas resentidas la bilis que les esta matando con este JUEGAZO. PIPEROS! Por mi parte no voy a arruinar nada en sorpresas, llevo menos de ocho horas jugadas y me siento altamente satisfecho con un juego que no ha hecho más que llenarmeLos haters de Zelda y de Nintendo en general, deben estar teniendo una pésima temporada y lo peor es que les va a durar todo este año, se les nota en sus notas resentidas la bilis que les esta matando con este JUEGAZO. PIPEROS! Por mi parte no voy a arruinar nada en sorpresas, llevo menos de ocho horas jugadas y me siento altamente satisfecho con un juego que no ha hecho más que llenarme de ilusión por cada pequeña cosa que voy descubriendo. Gracias a Aonuma, a Miyamoto y al señor Iwata (q.e.p,d) por esta grandiosa obra maestra!… Expand
  49. Sporge
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    First I want to say anyone rating this game a 0 has no sense of fair grading. There is a lot packed into this game and there is no way it is worth nothing. I am only scratching the surface of the game at this point but had enough moments of awe that I can't rate it less than a 10.

    Are there flaws? Yes, I think weapon durability could have been a bit nice, or have a repair mechanism    First I want to say anyone rating this game a 0 has no sense of fair grading. There is a lot packed into this game and there is no way it is worth nothing. I am only scratching the surface of the game at this point but had enough moments of awe that I can't rate it less than a 10.

    Are there flaws? Yes, I think weapon durability could have been a bit nice, or have a repair mechanism built in. It is also generally a bit bright for me in the day parts. To be honest I have experienced nothing else to give me pause, too minor to even really register.

    You explore a rather large map littered with little puzzles and shrines to accomplish. Each combat is unique enough to keep it interesting for a long time. They made enemies with unique enough behaviors to change an encounter based purely on the environment. There are little details all over that make the areas charming and unique. The number of times I've thought there is no way they did X, only to be shown they did so far is enough to keep me looking for more. Climb every mountain, lift every rock, and swim out to the far reaches to see all the little effects, the uniqueness of the challenges, the terror of finding yourself in too deep, and the joy of overcoming it.

    If you love games with exploration, unique encounters, dragons, wizards, robots, and quirky characters, you will love this game. Just don't forget to make your elixirs!    … Expand
  50. eduinsane
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    It's beautiful and It's so fun I just could not put it down. Breath of the Wild is simply put the best Zelda since Ocarina of Time. The art, the gameplay, the music, the story, the mechanics, everything about it is close to perfection.
    Amazing sound track. Fun gameplay and Mechanics.
  51. MediaFreak
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    This game is not perfect 10, but its much better than a 9 so I'm having to round up.

    This game is like no other zelda game that has come before it, personally I've never been a fan of open world games baring the GTA games, as they're usually just big for the sake of big. But with breath of the wild exploring it is more fun than the actual story itself. The main quest is fairly poor    This game is not perfect 10, but its much better than a 9 so I'm having to round up.

    This game is like no other zelda game that has come before it, personally I've never been a fan of open world games baring the GTA games, as they're usually just big for the sake of big. But with breath of the wild exploring it is more fun than the actual story itself.

    The main quest is fairly poor by zelda standards, the plot it very generic, the traditional pre boss dungeons are simple and dull, and all 5 bosses don't requite much skil, just the right equipment. I don't think I ever quite figured out the perfect dodge mechanism or the timed shield block.

    The fact that I'm praising this game inspite of that should tell you how good the rest of the game is. The huge ammount of shrines create some of the most memorable moments in gaming I've ever experienced. The lack of hand holding and how quick the game starts is refreshing, the combat is great, (not quite as inventive as skyward sword, but much less frustrsting) but most importantly rhe game creates a feeling of adventurousness that I haven't felt since I was a child. Never has a single player game felt like such a multiplayer experience, if I'm not playing it I'm sharing stories with friends about our unique experiences and the adventures we've been on. The pokemon go phenomenon is the only other experience within games where i've encountered this before.

    The only sad part is, I'll probably never play a better game again.    … Expand
  52. T3CHNINJ4
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    The game is all about discovery and exploration. Everything in the game is polished and you can tell that the developers have thought about everything in the game from the physics of rocks rolling down hills, to freaking bombs rolling back to you if the wind is blowing harder in a plain between the mountains! Story driven but your adventure takes you wherever you want. Combat is simpleThe game is all about discovery and exploration. Everything in the game is polished and you can tell that the developers have thought about everything in the game from the physics of rocks rolling down hills, to freaking bombs rolling back to you if the wind is blowing harder in a plain between the mountains! Story driven but your adventure takes you wherever you want. Combat is simple but AI gets a bit smarter as you get farther in. Play the game and figure out the score for yourself.… Expand
  53. Hylian_Hero
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    As I get older, I find that I am more critical of video games. It takes a lot to impress me nowadays, but this game delivers. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is absolutely amazing. The attention to detail is impressive and the open world is a breath of fresh air to the series. I haven't been able to put this game down since I started playing. While I am only a few hours into theAs I get older, I find that I am more critical of video games. It takes a lot to impress me nowadays, but this game delivers. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is absolutely amazing. The attention to detail is impressive and the open world is a breath of fresh air to the series. I haven't been able to put this game down since I started playing. While I am only a few hours into the game, it appears that I am only scratching the surface, and I can't wait to continue playing. In my opinion, this game is a must buy if you have a Wii U or Switch. Do yourself a favor and buy this game...it is something you owe yourself to experience!… Expand
  54. Rockinsquat
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Jeu vraiment énorme , mais la perfection n'existe pas , dommage car ici seul le Framrate fait défaut sur certains endroit , sinon on aurait pu toucher les étoiles ! Je mais quand même 10 pour la vague de 0/10 débile ... sinon j'aurais mis un 9.5/10
  55. Near
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. Potentially the best game in history, and best Wii U games with no doubts. The game world is perfect, you can interact with everything on screen, really, even the small birds and butterflies that pass by.
    It has some issue with framerate, but is an openworld, so I'm ok with that, since I didn't saw yet a game this big on console that doesn't suffer some framerate issues.
  56. gustavorios2
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    never played another zelda game before but this is the best game I have played in my life. Are the other zelda games like this?
    I don't understand why some people is giving this game low scores. maybe they don't have the console?
  57. Doggy
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Rarely do the modern video-games provide such non-patronizing and truly open gaming experience as the Breath Of The Wild. Seldom these days do games truly focus and run on nothing more than the players' own curiosity; their desire to explore the world and have a wild adventure.

    Big words, huh? Well, I don't talk big without a good reason. Having watched numerous, once quintessential    Rarely do the modern video-games provide such non-patronizing and truly open gaming experience as the Breath Of The Wild. Seldom these days do games truly focus and run on nothing more than the players' own curiosity; their desire to explore the world and have a wild adventure.

    Big words, huh? Well, I don't talk big without a good reason.
    Having watched numerous, once quintessential series decline in the past decade or two, Legend Of Zelda included, I can't say I was exactly ecstatic when I first saw how this latest installment would play in practice. Too often nowadays can an experienced veteran gamer make some pretty accurate and safe predictions out of given pre-release information or the first few minutes into the game, simply because how often modern titles tend to play it "safe" by rehashing the popular designs. In BotW's case, the term "Ubisoft open-world game", down to the climbable towers and all, was the common slur people hastily used to describe the newcomer title... and at first I thought they were right.

    "WRONG!", yelled Lex Luthor. At mere hour or two into the game, I started to realize my mistake. At most, this is a wolf in a sheep's clothing. Something that merely LOOKS familiar and same-y on the surface. The freedom to truly explore ANY nook and corner, scale any wall you come across, all while having to come up with solutions for how to deal with the numerous deadly hazards of this new version of the Hyrule... this is what "engaging" truly means!
    Then, a couple hours later, I came to realize that the first few hours were nothing more than an elaborate "tutorial". That beyond this already reasonably sized piece of the world map lied an even larger world. One with MORE dangers, more wonders and more exciting fun to be found.

    I cannot think too many other (mainstream / AAA) games, at least from the past several years, that would strip away all artificial obstacles and walls the same way as BotW. Literally nothing else than your own lack of skill (or sufficient gear) can stop you from waltzing straight from the starting area, to the very final boss, and maybe even defeat it. At no point will the game try to stop you from exploring deadly and exotic areas, for dozens of hours, before tackling some story -missions. And very rarely is the answer to your own "I wonder if this silly plan could work?" a big fat "No!".
    There's simply a ton of things to do in the BotW's ruined Hyrule, and more elaborate, simulated "systems" that not only keep the world feel "living", but that can also be exploited in numerous, even some hilarious ways.

    I can totally see Breath Of The Wild being a divisive game.
    However, one thing is for sure: no two playthroughs will ever play the same!
    Even after hundreds of hours, I am still learning something brand new of the game, and it seems like I too keep surprising some old vets with my tales of some tricks and experiences of my own.

    For 20+ years, I was certain that nothing could come close to the magnificence of the Ocarina Of Time and the Majora's Mask. Now, however, I am pleased to admit that I was wrong. Breath Of The Wild finishes this tri-force of greatest games in the history of the industry.

    Hyperbole much? On the contrary!
    THIS is a game that needs not only be played by everyone, but also TAUGHT in schools.
    This is a video-game, all about what makes video-games so good in the first place: the gameplay.
    When just moving in the game feels good, you are on the right track.
    Add an absolutely gorgeous audio-design and pretty impressive visuals on top, and you got what people call a "masterpiece".    … Expand
  58. Semrosto
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Mais uma vez a Nintendo sendo um farol para a indústria de games. Um game que pegou um modelo saturado e reformulou.
  59. 777Faron
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    It's the best game ever. Perfect controls, unmatched physics, beauty and freedom. I've played the GTAs and Dark Souls games, but nothing comes close to the greatness of this Zelda. Play it if you want to play the best.
  60. praimo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Most negative reviews come from trolls and Sony fanboys who can't believe they can't play such an amazing game on their system, you just have to look at their profiles and see what games they have rated before with 10, is actually quite funny.

    With 15 hours into the game I can say with confidence that since Red Dead Redemption I have not played an open world game this fun and rewarding,    Most negative reviews come from trolls and Sony fanboys who can't believe they can't play such an amazing game on their system, you just have to look at their profiles and see what games they have rated before with 10, is actually quite funny.

    With 15 hours into the game I can say with confidence that since Red Dead Redemption I have not played an open world game this fun and rewarding, the gameplay is just amazing. The graphics are beautiful for the system, art direction is fantastic, but if you are looking for a powerhouse look elsewhere (Witcher 3 or Horizon for instance). Sound also enhances the overall mood, don't hesitate and go for it in any of its versions.    … Expand
  61. teejmorrison
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    30+ hours in... barely scratched the surface. This is the best Zelda ever made, and one of the best games I've ever played.

    ONLY complaint I have is some framerate issues. They are much less frequent in handheld mode. Nevertheless, this game is a masterpiece.
  62. Skyblue93
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. Flawless in design, beautiful in nature and perfectly tight controls. Best of the best.
  63. Darkresurrect
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    This game is an instant classic. What's not to like about this game? Well on the switch only 3 hours on the go is the only downside and it's not entirely the fault on the game mostly is the fault of the hardware lol. I almost lost myself in about nearly 35 hours (have 13 hearts, 3 of the 4 beasts beated, the master sword, etc) this game has a few frame drops and some minor weird texturedThis game is an instant classic. What's not to like about this game? Well on the switch only 3 hours on the go is the only downside and it's not entirely the fault on the game mostly is the fault of the hardware lol. I almost lost myself in about nearly 35 hours (have 13 hearts, 3 of the 4 beasts beated, the master sword, etc) this game has a few frame drops and some minor weird textured walls on some shrine temples. Beside that non issue almost unnoticeable little details, the game is almost perfect. Hopefully Nintendo will address the frame drop issue on time before or on time with the first content of the expansion pass.… Expand
  64. rjthakid
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I need to quit the internet. The 7.8 user score isn't an indication of BotW's quality. It's an example of everything that's wrong with the internet. Raging 15yr old Sony/Microsoft/PC fanboys who are salty because one of the greatest games ever made isn't on their console of choice. They come to Metacritic and give it a 0.

    This is nothing new. Every game that is exclusive to    I need to quit the internet. The 7.8 user score isn't an indication of BotW's quality. It's an example of everything that's wrong with the internet. Raging 15yr old Sony/Microsoft/PC fanboys who are salty because one of the greatest games ever made isn't on their console of choice. They come to Metacritic and give it a 0.

    This is nothing new. Every game that is exclusive to Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft receives hundreds of 0 reviews from sensitive children and man-boys who feel the need to validate their console of choice.

    Breath of the Wild is one of the best games I've ever played in my 30yrs of gaming. It's nothing short of amazing. I simply can't wait to play some more. If not for having a wife and daughter I'd probably play every waking minute until Monday.

    It is a MASTERPIECE. Ignore the trolls and enjoy. :)    … Expand
  65. BoltzmannBaby
    Apr 13, 2019
    10
    If Rockstar Games was the gold standard in open world design, Nintendo took it from them with Breath of the Wild. Anywhere I go in GTAV the atmosphere is almost the same, even though the topography may differ. There's not much difference between the top of the highest mountain and the sunny beaches of Los Santos. In Breath of the Wild however things really get wildly different, from theIf Rockstar Games was the gold standard in open world design, Nintendo took it from them with Breath of the Wild. Anywhere I go in GTAV the atmosphere is almost the same, even though the topography may differ. There's not much difference between the top of the highest mountain and the sunny beaches of Los Santos. In Breath of the Wild however things really get wildly different, from the dry heat of the deserts to the freezing cold of the mountains, to the lush, humid green of the more tropical areas. BotW is a masterpiece, and there can't be any question about it.… Expand
  66. Finalxz
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    this game has make me return to a nintendo console, and let me crying when i finish (the story) i had 135 hours of gameplay, and i had only 35% of the content finish. Thanks Nintendo this is truly a masterpiece

    Graphics: 9/10 Story: 10/10 Music: F#CKING 20/10 Gameplay: this is schooled gameplay, everybody is gonna copy this so get use to. Characters: Mipha i love you, please be a    this game has make me return to a nintendo console, and let me crying when i finish (the story) i had 135 hours of gameplay, and i had only 35% of the content finish. Thanks Nintendo this is truly a masterpiece

    Graphics: 9/10
    Story: 10/10
    Music: F#CKING 20/10
    Gameplay: this is schooled gameplay, everybody is gonna copy this so get use to.
    Characters: Mipha i love you, please be a real person :`(

    Just go buy a switch and this game and you dont need any other game until you finish it.    … Expand
  67. GDawgTUK
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Today is my first day at work since losing my entire weekend to this game. I haven't been able to stop playing it since I got the switch at 12:01am Friday. Seriously, I haven't been engrossed by a game like this in a LONG time. I give a game 5 minutes to hook me in, else I generally A.D.D off onto something else. This game, I haven't been able to put down and I absolutely love every minuteToday is my first day at work since losing my entire weekend to this game. I haven't been able to stop playing it since I got the switch at 12:01am Friday. Seriously, I haven't been engrossed by a game like this in a LONG time. I give a game 5 minutes to hook me in, else I generally A.D.D off onto something else. This game, I haven't been able to put down and I absolutely love every minute of it.

    Thank you Nintendo!    … Expand
  68. RealMido
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    What sets the open world of this game is that you look at horizon you will see a landmark so you can play without the mini-map. the climbing on every surface is very useful to explore the world. Game mechanics all open up in the first area in the game, so you can explore at your own pace. The game tends to reward you for exploration and at the same time I never felt overwhelmed by howWhat sets the open world of this game is that you look at horizon you will see a landmark so you can play without the mini-map. the climbing on every surface is very useful to explore the world. Game mechanics all open up in the first area in the game, so you can explore at your own pace. The game tends to reward you for exploration and at the same time I never felt overwhelmed by how large the world is. Must play for fans and a lovely introduction for first timers.… Expand
  69. 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.
  70. jardeson
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences of my life. It's hard to describe in words and I can see why some people would feel very salty about not being able to play this game. Masterpiece.
  71. Daveman
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    It's admittedly been a LONG time since I've owned a Nintendo home console, much less had a Nintendo game that enthralled me enough to worthy the purchase of a system. The last one I've owned was the Gamecube, but since then I've been wary of the Wii and Wii U. While both systems were fun and had some great games, neither really sold me (Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 were veeery close).

    On    It's admittedly been a LONG time since I've owned a Nintendo home console, much less had a Nintendo game that enthralled me enough to worthy the purchase of a system. The last one I've owned was the Gamecube, but since then I've been wary of the Wii and Wii U. While both systems were fun and had some great games, neither really sold me (Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 were veeery close).

    On Friday, that all changed. I bought the Switch and Zelda together with the pro controller with very high expectations, and a slight fear of having buyer's remorse because I didn't want a shovelware system. But the first couple hours I sank into BotW, not only did my sense of dread dissipate and my expectations were met, the game itself left me in complete awe. People that have already seen the gameplay videos already know what to expect, and yet to actually experience it yourself is so thrilling. I lost sleep last night because I brought the Switch in its portable mode with me to bed (I thought it would annoy my wife, but she was just as fascinated with it as I was).

    About 10 hours into the game and it still feels like I just dipped my toes into the massive ocean that is BotW. This is the mark of a truly great game: Hours pass by like minutes, and it still pulls you back in to discover what else is in store. It's going to be quite a while before I see myself moving on to another game.

    Very few games deserve a top score, and with that said, even a 10/10 feels like it's just expected for a game of this caliber. (Note I do not believe 5/5 or 10/10 means a game is perfect, but it is indeed a masterpiece that was made in the pursuit of perfection.) Nintendo has proven once again they have mastered the craftsmanship of developing a fine game, one filled with so much wonder and imagination, and above all else, so much fun. I'm happy they've focused their efforts more into the elements of what made the Zelda series such a fantastic and memorable franchise and pushing it in the direction of open world fantasy adventure that we gamers have painfully wished for, instead of gimmicky trends (cough Skyward Sword cough).

    If you consider yourself a gamer, gaming enthusiast, anything along the like, you owe it to yourself to play this masterpiece. To see and feel virtual art come to life. To experience the wonderment Nintendo developers have created for us. To disregard the game because of fanboyism or blind hate for Nintendo is to only deny yourself a fantastic product that was built specifically for you with tender love and care. In fact, looking at the 1/10 reviews from people that haven't even played the game is rather sad. It's like a child throwing a tantrum because their parents bought them a plate of gourmet restaurant macaroni and cheese, yet they'd rather have microwave cheesy mac.

    I'm wasting too much time writing this review and need to get back on BotW. Hope you guys enjoy the game as much as I am!    … Expand
  72. 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!
  73. 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.
  74. dataDave
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Absolutely incredible. You need to experiment with EVERYTHING to learn how this world works. It's insane. There are hundreds of special magical touches which really bring the game play to life. Imagine everything from every prior open world game mixing in to one, and then being made even better - That's what we have here!

    Further, there is practically zero hand-holding in this game. If    Absolutely incredible. You need to experiment with EVERYTHING to learn how this world works. It's insane. There are hundreds of special magical touches which really bring the game play to life. Imagine everything from every prior open world game mixing in to one, and then being made even better - That's what we have here!

    Further, there is practically zero hand-holding in this game. If there was it'd be nothing but 20 hours of wall to wall text. That's how expansive it is!!    … Expand
  75. iamcpc
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Love this game. The world is huge. You would thing that with such a massive world it would get boring going all over the place but it's not. Every time you go somewhere there are hundreds of things, little secrets, hidden treasure,
  76. Ivan665
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I give this game a 10 to balance things out. It seems there are alot of haters that give it low scores, because they dont have a Nintendo console. I havent played it yet myself, because the Nintendo Switch is a rushed hardware, a beta. Im sure by black friday Nintendo will get it fixed and offer the game in a bundle. Anyway Ive watched 2-3 long gameplay videos, and the game is fantastic!I give this game a 10 to balance things out. It seems there are alot of haters that give it low scores, because they dont have a Nintendo console. I havent played it yet myself, because the Nintendo Switch is a rushed hardware, a beta. Im sure by black friday Nintendo will get it fixed and offer the game in a bundle. Anyway Ive watched 2-3 long gameplay videos, and the game is fantastic! Its an adventure openworld sandbox explorers game, not so much of an action, it has more adventure with sandbox and some fighting, overall it has great gameplay. Its unfair to downvote it just because its not available on PC, PS4 or Xgone. While I agree the Switch is unfinished, and can get fried if you play Skyrim while docked right now, BUT the game has nothing to do with it. Its just a seperate product. I have a NES and a Gameboy, which thoughout their long lives have been kept in a basement in my hometown, which i visited recently. I found them, and the little mothef****s still work like charm! The Switch is Early Access, thats simply how the game industry IS today! ... mainly because of the zombie player masses who approve this business model. So Nintendo are simply adapting and reacting to the market like everyone else. They will fix it in a next revision, they simply know how to do it. So why hate them? Hate the zombies. The game is great because of the gameplay and its only single player, which is a huge bonus that is rarely seen today. Just compare Zelda BOTW to online games full of facebook kids, with mixed perceptions about virtual ego and real life, who rush to die, curse and report you, and ragequit. The sort of games like WoW, LoL, Dota 2, CS, TF2, Overwatch, etc. etc,, even SC2, basically most of the PC games nowdays. Thats why I stopped playing online games at all, because for the most part it just feels like babysitting and motivating the little zombies with the polished brains, instead of actually playing the game. I had no console after NES and PS2, I played multiplayer games on PC during their golden age, before pay to win, before everyone had easy access to these games, before they got filled with litlle zombies. This golden age of PC online games is well over now, since those type of games became completely indiscriminating to players IQ, in the name of profit. I have no nostalgia about anything Im totally in the now, I only care about the best available game experiences right now. Sure, I would like a Quake 2 deathmatch, or a Broodwar free for all in the LAN club, or a vanilla WoW boss raid, but hey man, they dont happen anymore. What was, was. Today we have online servers full of coplexed kids. This is why I have gone single player only, and why I will buy a Switch and enjoy the Zelda BOTW, because its a real game, a great game, no matter how the brainwashed masses rate it. And this is why games like Zelda BOTW, will always be so sought after, so special for the real gamer. Naturally the game deserves a 10/10.… Expand
  77. sangine
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    No es normal que los trolls tengan tanta libertad para desvirtuar buenos juegos, ya sea este o horizon zero dawn. Y eso es un problema que tiene metacritic, que puede votar hasta un simio con retraso mental.
  78. ganoncrotch
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I think it's safe to say that this is one of the best games I have ever played in the last 30 years of being a gamer... every single thing about the game works as you would think it should, the world is beautiful and almost everything in it seems to be there for a reason, there is very little empty space in the world just there for the sake of extending the size, every inch of the landI think it's safe to say that this is one of the best games I have ever played in the last 30 years of being a gamer... every single thing about the game works as you would think it should, the world is beautiful and almost everything in it seems to be there for a reason, there is very little empty space in the world just there for the sake of extending the size, every inch of the land seems to have been crafted over with purpose either for a story reason, extra find reason or simply to create a living world around you.

    I got this and the Switch and thought... jesus... I'm paying 400e for effectively 1 game right now, and I have to say... if it was just that price for this game, It's almost worth it when you compare the amount of things to do in it, I'm just going passed the 100 hours mark and I have yet to actually go and do any of the main 4 story boss's, you can just get lost for days doing things like finding cooking recipes on walls of inns and hunting down the ingredients to make them, for no reason other than you want to find out what they are.

    The game doesn't feature breadcrumbed gameplay... it doesn't hold your hand outside of the first couple of hours, it just gives you a world and says "good luck champ" and that's just... so freeing, the game doesn't tell you what to do, so you'll find yourself just wandering about and wanting to do everything you can.    … Expand
  79. bonsai
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I play games since 1995, and i play only quality games. Before this game i thought Witcher 3 was the best game ever made, really close to perfection. However, this game surpass Ocarina Of Time, Witcher 3, Last of Us, Final Fantasy 7, Chrono Trigger, Metal Gear Solid 3 and every other masterpiece ever made. This is an important day, because we have the best videogame ever made.
  80. MORJ
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Best open world game ever made. Such excellent word design, that makes you want to explore every inch and corner of hyrule. Gone is the handholding and the difficulty has received a notch up. Best zelda game ever made, infact this is open wolrd perfection. Do not believe the silly 0 scores from people, its soooooo obvious where those are comming from, and man you have to be a real sadBest open world game ever made. Such excellent word design, that makes you want to explore every inch and corner of hyrule. Gone is the handholding and the difficulty has received a notch up. Best zelda game ever made, infact this is open wolrd perfection. Do not believe the silly 0 scores from people, its soooooo obvious where those are comming from, and man you have to be a real sad person irl to even submit such a score for this game. Just look at alll the reviewers giving this game top scores. Its completly justified, this game is the best game ever made period.… Expand
  81. Keffey
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Ótimo jogo, esperava por um Zelda assim há muito tempo. Gráficos lindos, trilha sonora impecável como sempre. Um dos melhores de todos os tempos, se não for o melhor. Da uma sensação muito boa como só o Ocarina of Time proporcionou.
  82. dtp11
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    In my opinion, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is the best game ever (Zelda or otherwise), but I would say Breath of the Wild is the best 3D Zelda (with Ocarina of Time coming in a close 2nd).
  83. HipHopTastic
    Apr 24, 2017
    10
    Never had SOO much fun with a game, and a game has never immersed me and held my attention for hours upon hours on end like this one, What more can be said about this game that hasn't already been said?This could well be the best video game I have ever played. A Beautiful Masterpiece.
  84. Aragornmiki
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    El juego es un 10. Empezando por su parte gráfica que es sublime, con un nivel de detalle increíble y perfectamente adaptado a la temática y tipo de juego. El sistema de juego es muy versatil: mundo abierto en el que no importa el nivel del personaje sino la habilidad del jugador. La historia es profunda, creible e incita a profundizar en ella. La jugabilidad es perfecta, todo estaEl juego es un 10. Empezando por su parte gráfica que es sublime, con un nivel de detalle increíble y perfectamente adaptado a la temática y tipo de juego. El sistema de juego es muy versatil: mundo abierto en el que no importa el nivel del personaje sino la habilidad del jugador. La historia es profunda, creible e incita a profundizar en ella. La jugabilidad es perfecta, todo esta ajustado para que el uso de los diferentes controles sea fluido y nada dificil para el jugador.… Expand
  85. DrChocolate
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    It's Shadow of the Colossus meets Horizon. An absolutely breathtaking endeavour with a steep learning curve. If you are put off by open-world games, give this one a try. The beginning area is difficult, but if you hang on, you will be richly rewarded. A generation definer, and a benchmark for the Zelda series.
  86. 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
  87. BrinZalazar
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Having been away from Nintendo for a while, this is a refreshing game, that takes me back to the joy and adventure of the original, while improving on it in every way possible. I feel this game will change the way we see and play open world games going forward.
  88. Fifthdread
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I don't normally write reviews, or care enough to leave a metacritic score- however, when I heard there were so many trolls leaving negative reviews, I decided to balance the trolls with my honest opinion- BOTW is a true masterpiece of a game. A game this good doesn't come around very often. I haven't had this much fun with a game since... I can't remember! Perfect 10 from me. I have beenI don't normally write reviews, or care enough to leave a metacritic score- however, when I heard there were so many trolls leaving negative reviews, I decided to balance the trolls with my honest opinion- BOTW is a true masterpiece of a game. A game this good doesn't come around very often. I haven't had this much fun with a game since... I can't remember! Perfect 10 from me. I have been playing for the Switch, and I have loved every moment. I'm not even half way done with the game and I have over 25 hours played. Definitely get this game, or you will be doing yourself a huge disservice.… Expand
  89. bladeash
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Una verdadera obra maestra en todo sentido desde el apartado grafico hasta la jugabilidad este juego derrocha calidad por todos lados.

    Bienvenido de regreso Zelda.
  90. DarthSidious63
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild recaptures the awe and wonder when us longtime fans of the Zelda series got when we first played Ocarina of Time with it's open world and Nintendo perfected it.
  91. kua3ek
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the game. 125+ hours. I think this is my favourite game I have ever played.… Expand
  92. Maxson
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This is game is amazing. I'm having so much fun with it. It took Nintendo years, and they finally made an open world zelda game. This game is a must buy if you love the Zelda series. The game is fun because you get to freely explore the huge world, it's not linear like the previous Zelda games and that's a big plus. The soundtrack is absolutely beautiful, and the graphics are beautiful asThis is game is amazing. I'm having so much fun with it. It took Nintendo years, and they finally made an open world zelda game. This game is a must buy if you love the Zelda series. The game is fun because you get to freely explore the huge world, it's not linear like the previous Zelda games and that's a big plus. The soundtrack is absolutely beautiful, and the graphics are beautiful as well. Also this game is hard, it's harder than any Zelda games I've played, and I'm totally fine with that. Definitely one of the best games this year, and definitely my new favorite zelda game.… Expand
  93. mangotaingo
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game is simply perfection. Possibly one of the greatest of all time. Do not listen to the negative reviews, they are just biased haters who don't even own the game or a switch console.
  94. kamikaz3kitten
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, more like Legend of Dark Souls: Breath of the Monster Hunter. So far 12 hours in and hardly anything done except tons of shrines and elephant thing i feel like this game is going to keep me occupied the rest of the weekend.… Expand
  95. Wizardography
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This is the Zelda game I've been waiting for Nintendo to make. This game is full of unique experiences and incredibly deep gameplay that stays fresh even after 60hrs. I'm still finding things that surprise me and new ways to interact with the world. I can't wait to see what Nintendo has up it's sleeve for next time around.
  96. RamboDash
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I didn't feel qualified to do a review until I was well versed in this game. I'm 96 hours in. I've done almost everything but the final boss. Here's my take.

    The combat is well done, extremely difficult game for the first 20 hours (went straight to gerudo). Fairy fountains, shrines & main quest can keep you busy AND ENTERTAINED for dozens of hours. I have yet to get honestly bored of    I didn't feel qualified to do a review until I was well versed in this game. I'm 96 hours in. I've done almost everything but the final boss. Here's my take.

    The combat is well done, extremely difficult game for the first 20 hours (went straight to gerudo). Fairy fountains, shrines & main quest can keep you busy AND ENTERTAINED for dozens of hours. I have yet to get honestly bored of this game. Excellent music, minimalistic.

    Bad: fps can drop on wiiu, difficulty.

    This DOES deserve 9-10.    … Expand
  97. sd11
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    SO 700+ negative scores from people who have supposedly played the game, mostly all posted on the games release date of 3rd March, for a game that takes 50-100 hours to complete.
    Now just for information on my review I have not yet completed the game, so my score might alter. But I have put in 30+ hours already and there is still a huge amount left to do. This game is that good that in    SO 700+ negative scores from people who have supposedly played the game, mostly all posted on the games release date of 3rd March, for a game that takes 50-100 hours to complete.
    Now just for information on my review I have not yet completed the game, so my score might alter. But I have put in 30+ hours already and there is still a huge amount left to do. This game is that good that in only 3 days I have played 30+ hours worth.

    The shrines start off easy, but soon become challenging. The puzzles grow in difficulty and the combat trials soon get hard. There are supposedly over 120 shrines to find during the game.
    Next the size of the world is daunting. It is absolutely huge. It starts off a little empty with only random enemies. As you venture into the game random large monsters appear, some very difficult to defeat. A single blow is enough to kill players with minimal hearts. As you explore further afield the game becomes littered with a greater number of monsters that simply want to kill you.
    The atmosphere and dynamic weather is phenomenal. If it rains, suddenly you can't climb the same slopes. Venture too far into the cold with the wrong clothes and you will quickly perish. But you can overcome some of these effects by cooking potions and learning recipes. This game has the same level of excellence as Ocarina of time. It starts off a little slow, but after completing the first 4 shrines soon takes off. My score of 10 is based on my enjoyment of the first 30 hours of play. I would disregard any 1st day reviews, whether positive or negative because this game is so huge that I do not believe any of these people could have truly played it unless they had early access.    … Expand
  98. dryyyx
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's like ocarina of time, but better. This game make me young again. Feeling of adventure and mysteries, first time for a 10 years.… Expand
  99. 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.
  100. HowItIs
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Sum it all up, best game launch title next to Halo for original Xbox. Beautiful graphics, intriguing design, fun mechanics, engrossing story. Now, if the other systems could learn that performance power isn't everything. Make content that is captivating. Stop worrying about teraflops.
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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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