The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Ike777
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that this great game is very close to perfection although it has insignificant details I believe that few games like this one has so much love for its creators.
    A guarantee for which the opportunity to play is a masterpiece    … Expand
  2. ElleryHQ
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    This game is adorable. Pure masterpiece. Most charming game I've ever played. Prаying for a sequel.
  3. chemorbius
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Un juego con una cantidad de detalles que hace que se vea que ha sido hecho con amor. Es divertidísimo jugar y muy agradable tanto a la vista como al oído.
  4. JohnRules1984
    May 21, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, es perfecto. hermoso. no hay palabras. solo gracias nintendo.
    el mundo de hyrule es desafiante, enorme, muchas maneras de formas de peliar, cualquier cosa que te imagines que puedes hacer lo haces. sus Fisicas, graficas hermosas, las graficas realistas son buenas, pero si quiero realismo tengo la pc gamer, ya q lo q mas valoro en un juego es su diversion    El mejor juego de la historia, es perfecto. hermoso. no hay palabras. solo gracias nintendo.
    el mundo de hyrule es desafiante, enorme, muchas maneras de formas de peliar, cualquier cosa que te imagines que puedes hacer lo haces. sus Fisicas, graficas hermosas, las graficas realistas son buenas, pero si quiero realismo tengo la pc gamer, ya q lo q mas valoro en un juego es su diversion cosa que solo tengo con Nintendo    … Expand
  5. mikerbiker62
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This is a truly gorgeous game The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a breath of fresh air, literally there's a huge open world to discover all by yourself. It graphically looks great even in Handheld mode it still looks clean and efficient and the thought of taking a triple A game like Breath of the wild on the go is simply amazing, it has great gameplay, combat, quests, story,This is a truly gorgeous game The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a breath of fresh air, literally there's a huge open world to discover all by yourself. It graphically looks great even in Handheld mode it still looks clean and efficient and the thought of taking a triple A game like Breath of the wild on the go is simply amazing, it has great gameplay, combat, quests, story, soundtrack, overall it is fantastic and there's a lot to do so if you're unsure about this game or you haven't ever played a Zelda game before then this is the perfect time to start and i'll be honest with myself here i'm not a huge Zelda fan, infact this is the first proper Zelda game i've purchased and it's so fun and breathtaking. Breath of the Wild took 4 years to develop and I tell you what: I'm so glad that Nintendo delayed this game, those 4 years made this one of the best games of Nintendo's huge library of marvelous games. This game is simply remarkable.… Expand
  6. Macacotech456
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Amazing game! Good story and gameplay mechanics.
    And there is plenty of things to do in this huge world!
    This game needs to be the game of the year.

    A masterpiece.
  7. Altermater
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Es un juego que te absorbe su mundo abierto y te puedes perder horas solo explorando, cada vez que vas a alguna zona sin explorar del juego es una aventura nueva.

    Mecánicas muy pulidas e intuitivas, los cambios que se hicieron a la franquicia le cayeron muy bien, tal vez no serán muchas mazmorras enormes y complejas... pero esta adaptado para que le dediques mas tiempo al la exploración    Es un juego que te absorbe su mundo abierto y te puedes perder horas solo explorando, cada vez que vas a alguna zona sin explorar del juego es una aventura nueva.

    Mecánicas muy pulidas e intuitivas, los cambios que se hicieron a la franquicia le cayeron muy bien, tal vez no serán muchas mazmorras enormes y complejas... pero esta adaptado para que le dediques mas tiempo al la exploración del mapa que a los santuarios.

    Derrotar al jefe final no es el objetivo de este juego, sino explorar y explorar y descubrir algo en cada rincón del juego.    … Expand
  8. dizastahxp
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This game is huge with a variety of things to do. Every aspect of this game is perfect. The only real problem is the switch console which has some flaws but its not the games fault. You can put around 500 hours and still not be done with the game. The game has different ways to take on opponents and has great challenging puzzles (like a lot of them!). The games music is phenomenal and cantThis game is huge with a variety of things to do. Every aspect of this game is perfect. The only real problem is the switch console which has some flaws but its not the games fault. You can put around 500 hours and still not be done with the game. The game has different ways to take on opponents and has great challenging puzzles (like a lot of them!). The games music is phenomenal and cant forget about how good the survival like mechanics in the game are great and creates something different that we've never seen in a Zelda game. This game to me is a perfect 10 out of 10 and a blast to play! #zeldainbed… Expand
  9. SacredFroakie
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This game defines the definition of a Open world videogame. You can litterally do anything, from getting swarmed my hundreds of chickens to battling giant rock bosses. The story is amazing! Zelda herself has an amazing personality. Not to mention the final boss is very good and the music is tremendous. Not only that, but it has 120 mini dungeons(or shrines) you get to complete to collectThis game defines the definition of a Open world videogame. You can litterally do anything, from getting swarmed my hundreds of chickens to battling giant rock bosses. The story is amazing! Zelda herself has an amazing personality. Not to mention the final boss is very good and the music is tremendous. Not only that, but it has 120 mini dungeons(or shrines) you get to complete to collect hearts or stamina. There are also 4 main, beautifully designed main dungeons. If you love the elder scrolls series this game is certainly the game for you. Obviously, no game is perfect so keep that in mind. If I could give an exact score it would be a 95. Making it my favorite videogame surpassing other amazing game like skyrim. I'm not a big zelda fan, this game changed me. Ever since I saw this game at e3 last year, I was shocked at how beautiful it looked. Over the holidays I played The legend of Zelda wind waked, which is amazing. Not only did I get an amazing experience from BOTW, but I was introduced to a franchise I pushed aside. Currently I'm playing oot :) If you are worried about the graphics and frame drops, don't. Whole the game runs at around 900p, it has an amazing art style that makes up for it. The frame drops are very rare, only happen in very open bright areas. This game is enough of a reason to buy a switch. Will this game be game of the year? It's very possible, however there are many great game coming like red Dead 2, horizon zero dawn, destiny 2, and maybe super Mario Odyssey. That being said, it will no doubt be highly considered for it, and I personally think it will be the goty. I loved this game so much, and I'm very happy to see more of it coming through dlc. This game should definitely be on your list of games to play in 2017. Thanks for reading :)… Expand
  10. Draisen
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This game was one of the best ones thet i ever played in my entiere life. It may not have the best graphics on the market, but this is not about the graphics its about the open world expiriance and the story line. Anyways, I have played it for 9 hours and i cant stop playing it, this game is incradible and probably one of the best zelda games ever made.
  11. mroffbeat
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    As a 42 year old casual gamer this game captured my imagination. Also I realized how easily distracted I am during gaming sessions. This game is a Japanese masterpiece which lets you flow through a beautiful created world with tons of activity's and play around with the physics engine to approach a scenario in different way's.
    The changing landscapes let you explore without any    As a 42 year old casual gamer this game captured my imagination. Also I realized how easily distracted I am during gaming sessions. This game is a Japanese masterpiece which lets you flow through a beautiful created world with tons of activity's and play around with the physics engine to approach a scenario in different way's.
    The changing landscapes let you explore without any annoyances. Even when finishing the main storyline, this will not keep you from going back to those landscapes and just roam around.    … Expand
  12. wierdoguy753
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    If your comparing horizon with Breath of the wild
    YOU SHOULD REALLY BE SOMEWHERE ELSE
    They are nothing alike But your like "you shoot arrows at big robot things. your right. But it is directed to two different audiences So this game is the best game i have ever played no doubt i love it even more then OOT The soundtrack is so good it always gets you in the mood to play the game    If your comparing horizon with Breath of the wild
    YOU SHOULD REALLY BE SOMEWHERE ELSE
    They are nothing alike
    But your like "you shoot arrows at big robot things.
    your right. But it is directed to two different audiences

    So this game is the best game i have ever played no doubt i love it even more then OOT
    The soundtrack is so good it always gets you in the mood to play the game
    and the art style is BEAUTIFUL. And the physics engine is on point.
    10/10 NO QUESTION THIS IS GAME OF THE YEAR    … Expand
  13. panayjeanpaul
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    1. GUALITY!
    2. The legend of zelda saga pure essence
    3. Immersive story
    4. soundtracks beautiful
    5. gameplay and mechanics Impeccable!!!
    6. This is the new best game in the world of history

    THE VALUE IS REAL, IT IS WORTH TO LIVE THE EXPERIENCE
  14. jarvis0284
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    por este gran juego que tiene un apartado grafico impresionante, una jugabilidad increible, siento que juego dark souls, wow, dragon quest, y xenoblade juntos, un mundo maravilloso e inmenso , las posibilidades infinitas, este zelda es el omega de los juegos gracias nintendo me alejastes de blizzard por fin…
  15. JaxMax69
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the single greatest games I have ever played. It is everything great about a Zelda game rolled into a giant expansive world and lots of cool areas. The shrines are pretty fun some a little challenging enemies are pretty darn cool and the storyline is beautiful. I love this game it is worth buying a switch just to get one so stop reading this and go buy the game.
  16. buranya
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    If you buy a Nintendo Switch, this game is a must buy.

    It is the absolute perfect return for a Zelda game. Nice story, with a great graphics, nice puzzles, and the fighting mechanics are very accurate to what a Zelda player must expect. The soundtrack fits perfectly within the game. The return of Gannon's activities are, probably, one of the best aspects of this new Zelda world. We also    If you buy a Nintendo Switch, this game is a must buy.

    It is the absolute perfect return for a Zelda game. Nice story, with a great graphics, nice puzzles, and the fighting mechanics are very accurate to what a Zelda player must expect. The soundtrack fits perfectly within the game. The return of Gannon's activities are, probably, one of the best aspects of this new Zelda world. We also see a more human part of Zelda and Link's relationship, making it even more interesting to save Hyrule.

    Also the RPG new aspect of game (armors, weapons, foods and consumables) adds a very nice experience to players, all scaled very correctly. After the prelude, you are just thrown into a vast free world, where you can seek, destroy camps, do side-quests or just stare-out to the brilliant nature that surounds the player.

    This new journey of Link's tales is, with non doubt, a 10 game. ¡This is a brilliant way to start a new generation of consoles for Nintendo, and we expect this to keep on this good work!    … Expand
  17. ninjamasterdave
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    I am a lifelong gamer, started once I was 4 in 1984. So I have been around and have childhood memories of the Zelda franchise. I liked the original but wasn’t a super fan. More of a Mario kid. Haha I enjoyed Zelda 2 as a kid, and Zelda 3 was the one to really pull me in. Playing through A link to the past is one of my favorite gaming memories. Then the n64 versions and others all came out,I am a lifelong gamer, started once I was 4 in 1984. So I have been around and have childhood memories of the Zelda franchise. I liked the original but wasn’t a super fan. More of a Mario kid. Haha I enjoyed Zelda 2 as a kid, and Zelda 3 was the one to really pull me in. Playing through A link to the past is one of my favorite gaming memories. Then the n64 versions and others all came out, and I just did not resonate at all. However. I do love completely immersive video gaming. That is what I am ultimately going for with every purchase. Hoping a game could make me forget about time and space and just get sucked into an experience with a sense of awe and wonder. I loved the late MMO Asherons Call for that reason. But have found games of that magical magnitude are few and far between.

    I also own a ps4, xbox one, and switch. So I am not a ‘fan boy’. I have been a huge advocate of gaming since forever and enjoy many forms of creative expression, even if it doesn’t give me the same ‘immersed in a world of awe’ feeling.

    Enough of the credentials – let’s talk about Zelda.

    From the moment I turned on this game, the rest of the world disappeared. I was so fully immersed in this beautiful world that would let me do anything and go anywhere. The sounds, the art, the animation, it all just draws you in. The feeling you get from being able to go anywhere and do anything, running into mysterious characters helping you along your way gave me continuous chills. I was so afraid that I was wasting $400 on a switch and this game, but my fears were put to rest immediately after starting.

    Because this feeling that some video games, movies, and other forms of art are so elusive and difficult to explain, and may even be different for everyone, I can’t promise that it will also give you that feeling, but it gave it to me. And while I have enjoyed many, many, many games for so many different reasons (I have 180 PS4 games, including horizon), this game is so refreshing, and so life-giving, that I can only compare it to how I felt when I first started playing Asherons Call. If you were lucky enough to be a part of that game you will know what I mean.

    Zelda is an awe-inspiring experience, and while people will knit pick over things like how the control feels, etc, it's all perfect to me. Pure Nintendo magic.

    That’s all I’m gonna say. Because, the less you know, the better. Just go in there and make this experience your own, and stop watching youtube videos showing gameplay. ;)    … Expand
  18. dowy
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    this game brings you to a explorable world with the epic cool weapons and a lot of content and great characters . and subbosses like hinox fearsome enemies like lynels probably the best game of 2017
  19. jknight777
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game Ive played in the last few years. Every time I pick up the controller its a new adventure waiting to happen. I can not tell you how enjoyable this game is to play.
  20. D514
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    Take everything you know about Zelda, and throw it out of the window.

    Every step I took, I found something new and unique. The game constantly amazed me. This game alone makes the Wii U, or the Switch totally worth it!
  21. JaymTime
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Estamos ante el renacer de una legendaria saga de videojuegos. Durante décadas he jugado a varios de los títulos de esta saga y creo sin duda que este se ha vuelto mi favorito y explico el porqué.

    Tras más de 40h dedicadas al título, puedo decir que los juegos de The Legend of Zelda pecaban de linealidad total en todas sus pasadas entregas, es decir, ve al punto tal, consigue el arma    Estamos ante el renacer de una legendaria saga de videojuegos. Durante décadas he jugado a varios de los títulos de esta saga y creo sin duda que este se ha vuelto mi favorito y explico el porqué.

    Tras más de 40h dedicadas al título, puedo decir que los juegos de The Legend of Zelda pecaban de linealidad total en todas sus pasadas entregas, es decir, ve al punto tal, consigue el arma cual, mazmorra, mazmorra, jefe y empezar de nuevo. BOTW rompe completamente con esto y ofrece un mundo abierto real, donde no hace falta hacer las mazmorras salvo que así lo desees, aunque finalmente si quieres vivir la historia del juego deberás pasar por ellas.

    Vivimos en un momento donde los juegos, y sus notas, se miden en resolución y FPS en vez de medirlos en lo que realmente cuenta, vivencia, experiencia, transmisión de emociones, y si, es cierto, Zelda no va tan si quiera a 1080p y no corre a 60fps, pero es que da completamente igual una vez te metes en el juego, el apartado artístico es el mejor que he visto en años, los sonidos, los detalles, la jugabilidad impecable, la grandeza que se siente y es que nada más empezar te empiezas a sentir parte de Hyrule, esta vez de verdad, por primera vez he sentido la necesidad de salvar el Reino y esto me ha mantenido horas y horas pegado a la pantalla.

    Los que ponen un 0 a este juego aquí o bien no lo han jugado o bien están ciegos y sordos, esto amigos no es un videojuego, es una nueva obra de arte de esta industria que tanto quiero.    … Expand
  22. brizes22
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild es ejemplo claro de como una franquicia se reinvento de forma existosa , esta vez ninendo ha puesto a puesto patas arriba la historia de zelda y dio como resulado una obra maestra
  23. FrayDabson
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Love it. As a long-time Zelda fan I did not know what to expect going into this game.

    As much as I miss some of the Zelda Classics (hook-shot, more temples with monsters and puzzles) The game set a whole new standard in gaming. The world is amazing, the game is beautiful. I honestly don't think I can give this game anything lower than a 10 . After about 70 hours I have completed the    Love it. As a long-time Zelda fan I did not know what to expect going into this game.

    As much as I miss some of the Zelda Classics (hook-shot, more temples with monsters and puzzles) The game set a whole new standard in gaming. The world is amazing, the game is beautiful. I honestly don't think I can give this game anything lower than a 10 . After about 70 hours I have completed the main story but there is SO much Side stuff I did not do. Only 60/120 shrines, and not even 100 Korok seeds.    … Expand
  24. 80manjr
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game changed my view on video games. When I first got this game, it was my first Zelda game ever. The trailer is just a part on how great this game is. When you first get dropped into this world you are on a introduction like part where you get to learn how to play the game. It limits you, but also still gives you a small example of all the exploration is this game. After the small introduction you are able to go wherever you want. I got so connect to the characters in this game that when I re-watched the trailers and parts of the games I started crying. This game gives emotion, and a great story, but allows you to take breaks and just explore the beautiful world. The biggest complaint was I couldn't continue playing after defeating Ganon unless I went to my last save which didn't count that I defeated Ganon. Overall Rating 99/100.… Expand
  25. Theoriginalethn
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Good story, beautiful, fun gameplay and amazing soundtrack... one of the games where they are as perfect as you could get for their genre if youre a fan of open world games this is a must buy and a great game into the franchise dont listen to people that rate this game as a 0 but i do understand ratings around 8
  26. Caracaveinossa
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    Probably the best exploring game in this century so far. Incredible. The world is a piece of art, and the gameplay is fantastic. The player is always curious!

    Best switch game so far.
  27. imalmenzar
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Great game, a MUST. If you want to achieve the 100% of the game you will be playing around 200 hours in a really beautiful and enormous world. The game is absolutely amazing. You won't be disappointed.
  28. TheSeahorse
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    They definitely succeeded with breaking the conventions of Zelda in a good way. Sure, there are things that I miss from the other Zelda games (such as better music and more complex dungeons) but this one is just pure fun to play.

    Being free to do anything you want almost from the get go is what makes this an amazing experience. Whenever I think, "maybe I can do this..", I can! And there    They definitely succeeded with breaking the conventions of Zelda in a good way. Sure, there are things that I miss from the other Zelda games (such as better music and more complex dungeons) but this one is just pure fun to play.

    Being free to do anything you want almost from the get go is what makes this an amazing experience. Whenever I think, "maybe I can do this..", I can! And there are so many small details that just made me fall in love with this amazing world.

    Definitely pick this up if you have the Wii U, and if you don't I would recommend buying the switch just for this game.    … Expand
  29. Alectriciti
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    I wasn't sure about this game at first, until I started playing it. This game is a testament of the change the gaming industry needs. The attention to detail is beyond that of any game I've ever seen or played.

    I believe nothing is ever perfect. But Breath of the Wild sure seems to come close.
  30. Loganzo
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    This game this game is awesome graphics are great gameplay drew me in and still finding stuff I'm interested in after 75 hours it is a must buy got a switch just for this and xenoblade 2 love it recommend it but finding good weapons is hard but that's what makes it fun.
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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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