The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

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  1. Lexalth
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    It changes drastically the idea of the open world games, the freedom is incomparable and there’s always something to do. No surprise it won the goty
  2. philzlz
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    I have only played the game five and a half years after release and was impressed by how good it was. As an old Ocarina of Time fan, the new take on Zelda is refreshing and a kind of peaceful experience while playing. The gentle piano music while exploring the gigantic world makes for a relaxing adventure.

    I did not care for weapon durability and the shrines at all. I missed the old    I have only played the game five and a half years after release and was impressed by how good it was. As an old Ocarina of Time fan, the new take on Zelda is refreshing and a kind of peaceful experience while playing. The gentle piano music while exploring the gigantic world makes for a relaxing adventure.

    I did not care for weapon durability and the shrines at all. I missed the old themed dungeons where you would acquire new gear and learn to use it but it is undeniable that the game is fun and charming.    … Expand
  3. Abelardo14
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    En 20 años se hablara de este juego como uno de los mas influyentes de la historia, si no el que mas.

    Para mi es sin dudas el mejor juego de la historia, por encima de TOTK. Por encima de juegos soberbios que marcaron epoca o tendencias como Resident Evil, Ocarina of time, Minecraft, Skyrim, GTA, Halo, FF, WoW (sin querer hacer enfadar a nadie, es mi punto de vista).

    Es simple, es PERFECTO.
  4. Fall1n
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    my favourite game, one of the best zelda/ open-world games ever created////
  5. Rafael-mpa
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo simplesmente espetacular, pra mim uma experiência inesquecível, lembro claramente quando comprei um Nintendo switch, estava em dúvida se pegava Zelda BOTW, ou super Mario odissey, era minha primeira experiência nos, consoles da Nintendo, tinha jogado vagamente em um PS2 de um amigo, e um Xbox 360 do meu primo, pensei bastante sobre, meu amigo me recomendou Zelda, e sinceramente, não havia como escolher um jogo melhor, um mundo vasto, cheio de Quest's e segredos, e o melhor de tudo, ao passar o tutorial do jogo(great plateu) você tem um ponto, mas seguir ele é totalmente opcional, você não tem que seguir a história, você pode descobrir coisas por acaso, e simplesmente mais pra frente descobrir que estava antecipado e fez antes de te darem essa missão, é espetacular como esse jogo, faz com que você descubra o mapa, e não coloque um bilhão de pontos na tela indicando onde está as missões, você descobre o mapa, as missões, tudo, a história, apesar de não ser totalmente vivenciada, já que grande parte da história está no passado(a era da calamidade) você pode desbloquear as bestas divinas, esse é o tipo de jogo que você decide oque vai fazer, se você quiser simplesmente derrotar o Boss final, sem sequer ter desbloqueado as bestas divinas, você pode, se quiser ir em um lugar no início do jogo, você pode, a construção do mapa, incentiva o jogador a explorar, o excesso de montanhas desperta a curiosidade do jogador, simplesmente maravilhoso, foi minha primeira experiência com jogos mundo aberto, e sinceramente, não tinha como ser melhor, recomendo para qualquer um que queira um mundo enorme para explorar, e uma grande aventura que te tira horas de pura diversão!!!… Expand
  6. HyruleHero
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo criou um novo conceito em mundos abertos e possivelmente muito do que veremos e temos visto nesse gênero vai usá-lo ou o usa como base. Um divisor de águas apenas...
  7. Pollaris
    Jul 12, 2023
    8
    Didn’t feel like Zelda. It felt like a bunch of games that I have already played.
  8. Dave0803
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. A BREATH of fresh air for the franchise, it truly brings new life to your typical adventure game. What is loses in lackluster dungeons and bosses, it makes up for in sheer scale. There is so much to do and explore, I simply wish the dungeons and story were given more effort.
  9. MajorasUltimate
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    Uma obra prima e possivelmente o maior divisor de águas quando se pensar em mundos abertos de agora em diante. Uma revolução feita pela mais revolucionária franquia dos games.
  10. kevinavelare
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    El juego tiene algunos bajones de FPS en ciertos lugares como el bosque Kolog y la Cuidad de los Ornis.
  11. Wolfvez
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    Lo pase 3 veces por el placer el soundtrack fusionado con la belleza de la libertad que nos ofrece. Es hermoso.
  12. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    A remarkably well-done game, and one of the first franchises to embrace a new direction of open world and endless experiences. I loved so much about this game. I thought the game was top-tier in terms of development, art direction, and general gameplay. However, I felt like the story, and lack of substantial dungeons really made it feel like a game that was not Zelda. I have alwaysA remarkably well-done game, and one of the first franchises to embrace a new direction of open world and endless experiences. I loved so much about this game. I thought the game was top-tier in terms of development, art direction, and general gameplay. However, I felt like the story, and lack of substantial dungeons really made it feel like a game that was not Zelda. I have always connected with the Zelda Franchise, more so with the games that had immersive dungeon experiences and a story that you cared about. This game was outstanding, but the actual substantial content seemed to be about the volume of small dungeons, small interactions, and small experiences rather than a cohesive whole. The DLC challenge mode was a bit of a joke, and just scaled characters' health rather than making the game a difficult one to attempt.… Expand
  13. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    + World design of Hyrule is gorgeous, made even better by the various methods of traversal
    + Item management system and breakable weapons actually really worked for me
    + Atmosphere and charm is really evident + Boss design is epic, especially the final boss - Shrines are repetitive and tedious - Lack of dungeons and classic legacy items felt like a missed opportunity - Lazy    + World design of Hyrule is gorgeous, made even better by the various methods of traversal
    + Item management system and breakable weapons actually really worked for me
    + Atmosphere and charm is really evident
    + Boss design is epic, especially the final boss

    - Shrines are repetitive and tedious
    - Lack of dungeons and classic legacy items felt like a missed opportunity
    - Lazy side-quests are a drag
    - Minimalist soundtrack for a series with as iconic a discography as The Legend of Zelda's is a crime    … Expand
  14. bigeli
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Amazing, revolutionized the open world genre. One of the best games ever made.
  15. Jcss18
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de mundo abierto que he jugado jamas, super recomendado, lo he jugado mas de 200 horas y no me he aburrido, siempre hay algo que hacer y no es aburrido, cada mision, prueba heroica, etc. Es muy entretenida de realizar, sin dudas lo recomiendo.
  16. C_B_Hubbs
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Must play for all Switch owners. Easily a 200+ hour game. Endless exploration.
  17. Igor16gorliti
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor jogo da minha vida muito bom maravilhoso.

    Não tem nenhum jogo melhor para switch primeiro jogo que vou comprar no meu switch vai ser o Zelda BOTW.

    O inicio a vista da montanha muito lindo grafico bons jogo muito bom o jogo é realmente mundo aberto você vai para onde quiser.

    Maravilhoso amei o jogo.

    Comprem eu recomendo    … Expand
  18. torjo
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Great game. I have spent so many hours just exploring the world, forgetingabout the main quests...
  19. randomguy0920
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Such a great game, the music, the combat system and the incredible replayability make this the best game on my switch right now.
  20. Terminator1218
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    Really overrated to be honest didn't deserve the GOTY
    2017 was actually a pretty mediocre year for gaming with just a few exceptions and Zelda just wasn't good enough for me and I'm honestly surprised from how much praise it gets and people just don't accept some of it's flaws
  21. CouldBeYourName
    Jul 1, 2023
    7
    It´s not the best Zelda but still a good game.
    Story and music is mediocre but gameplay is pretty good.
    Performance is a big nono in this game however.
    Overall pretty good game tho.
  22. Kirshks
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so overrated, I tried to play it and experience was awfull, game is trash… Expand
  23. magnolia6
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    The best open world experience I have ever encountered in any game to date.
  24. Bestx
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    What i can say, this game is a masterpiece and everyone have to play this. Before Totk this game was the best, now it has to Pass the crown to the latter.
  25. PlanteGaming
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    Jeu qui a révolutionné l'industrie vidéoludique. Cependant, Hyrule est vide à bien des égards.
  26. Ariskal
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    salah satu game terbaik speanjang masa yg banyak menginspirasi beberapa game masterpiece lainnya sperti horizon forbidden west dll
  27. Yine
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Bardzo dobra gra z zupełnie innym podejściem. "Graj jak chesz". Minusem jest lekko przesadzaony system psucia się broni.
  28. co3676
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Sekiz. .
  29. Jimmymonn
    Jun 26, 2023
    1
    managed to stay awake the first 2 hours of the game, then it was boring AF, had to quit and start playing something else.
  30. Haltsu
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    A new evolving formula for the Legend of Zelda franchise! Does it succeed?

    Pros:
    + Visually beautiful.
    + Lots of stuff to do.
    + Combat while simple has its own mechanics.
    + Story seems interesting.

    Cons:
    - The bosses were a letdown.
    - The side quests are not that interesting.
    - Weapon durability system, not a fan of it.
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#1 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#1 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
97

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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