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. ProsandCons
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game deserves every single award you can give it multiple people (mostly users) are giving it zeros, probably trolls but if any of them are serious, you really would like Sonic Rise of Lyric. This game has taken every single part of the current Zelda games and threw it out the window. It feels like it came out this year and it's amazing, graphics are really cool and they added in multiple features to the game that you cannot find anywhere else in the Zelda franchise, for example, you have multiple weapons and each one breaks after a certain amount of hits, meaning you have to switch mid-combat and fight with that weapon, as difficulty goes, of course, there is a singular difficulty setting unless you buy the DLC and get Master Mode, then the entire game is much harder, I am pointing this out because it has an interesting way of making sure you don't go anywhere someone new shouldn't like if you get too close to Hyrule Castle you'll be toe to toe with a guardian, and if you're fresh off the great plateau you're gonna run and be away from Hyrule Castle but if you've gained the Master Sword and ancient arrows your gonna beat that thing up and continue on your journey. My first ten minutes off of the great plateau were running away from guardians. The open-world concept is something that fans will love! There are many easter eggs for those who have played past games and there are many ways someone new can learn the combat system, the game actually has voice actors for some of the characters (not including Link) and it's amazing how good it is, you can go at any pace and can even choose to just barge into Hyrule Castle and beat up Ganon right off the great plateau. All considered The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is for open-world gamers that like exploring and combat. If you have a switch, PLAY IT.… Expand
  2. jfjdkadlkldssd
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Omg, This game. Almost everything about this is perfect. The music, the story the gameplay, the world. Everything is amazing. Although I think everything can be improved and nothing is perfect. A 9 doesn't show how great this game is. 10/10
  3. ZHSpartan
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Is one the best game that I played, because it has a excelent history. The expierience is fascinating.
  4. Qurentie
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The best video game i’ve ever played. The story is a bit weak and the devine beasts with it’s boss fights are meh but the gameplay and the open world experience is breath takenly good.
  5. KikeTellez199
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de mi vida, las físicas impresionantes este juego está vivo, llevo horas de juego y no me aburro es perfecto en todo sentido no por nada es el GOTY 2017
  6. DrFinalKill03
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing game one of my favorites in years it takes the greatness of past games and puts a new amazing twist on a classic series I can't wait for the next one.
  7. PinixCastle
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Great Game!! Great Game!! Great Game!! Great Game!! Great Game!! Great Game!! Great Game!! Great Game!! Great Game!!
  8. Antey57
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Хорошеющая игра с интересными механиками,открытым миром и интересным сюжетом.
  9. TetsuyaTW
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Simply the best game on switch, the best game in the last years. Yeah, that's TLOZ BOTW
  10. Icivindur
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    In times of rapid decline of video games finding such a gem as Breath of the Wild is somewhat marvelous. That said as an earnest story-driven games fan who values witty dialogues, complex characters and deep, involving and original narrative, who is often get bored by the so-called "open world games" I was least probable target audience for an open-world adventure game. If you'd ask me I'dIn times of rapid decline of video games finding such a gem as Breath of the Wild is somewhat marvelous. That said as an earnest story-driven games fan who values witty dialogues, complex characters and deep, involving and original narrative, who is often get bored by the so-called "open world games" I was least probable target audience for an open-world adventure game. If you'd ask me I'd say that it's very unlikely for a fan of Fallout 2, Septerra Core, Planescape: Torment, KotOR II, Metro games and The Witcher 3, who is bored by Skyrim and RDR2 to like BotW. Yet here I am, totally fascinated by it.

    So what's so special about BotW? First thing you'd pay attention to is the visual design. This game in no way will overwhelm you with graphics excellence but nevertheless it has very distinguish and beautiful visual style which is almost ageless (it somewhat reminds the Prince of Persia 2008). Although beauty can attract your attention, alone it cannot make you stay. Music in the game is unobtrusive and memorable, perfectly fit to the game world which feels live and engaging. Link, without proper clothing, equipment or potions can freeze in the mountains or overheat in the desert, or even burn near volcano. Weapons can be broken (easily) and wile you are free to climb almost everywhere, you have limited stamina and will fall down during the rain. All of these add to the overall atmosphere and involve into this fictional world.

    But something that really shines in the BotW is His Majesty Gameplay. This game literally adapts to the player - any player! - proposing to use almost all kinds of gaming styles and activities you can imagine. If you are hardcore player who prone to swiftness, tough battles and speedrun, you can easily find tough monsters to fight, go harass Lionels or head straight to the final boss. If you prefer unhurried exploration of an unknown big world (with very different and filled with secrets locations - from snowy mountings to sandy deserts, from tropical islands to frozen tundra), finding its secrets and diverse in-game interaction - you'll find it here. If you, like me, prefer variate meditative gameplay with explorations, fights, solving riddles, following the story, interacting with characters and using gameplay mechanics to differently approach the same situation - you would also enjoy playing BotW. This game allows you to experiment almost freely, it wouldn't restrict or punish any approach to play it.

    The gameplay mechanics, so-called "physics" is truly marvelous here. Thing is - BotW sets some general rules of its world, very similar to real world physics laws, and within these boundaries allows you to achieve goals in whichever way you are pleased. You can fight monsters relying on your reaction and swiftness, you can drop rock on them, you can set them on fire or explode them, during a storm you can drop metallic object so the lightning will struck them, you can freeze them, avoid them or you can use stealth and steal their weapons, you can flee from them or even set wild bees on them. The same thing with riddles. I can't say that I'm very much into riddle games but shrines were my favorite part of the BotW. There are different ways to solve shrine riddles. Some of them probably weren't intended by Nintendo developers, Just think how use set of general rules of this world and you'll quickly find solution fit for your gaming style. Moreover those riddles (dungeons) are short enough to not become boring.

    If you like stories, you can explore Link's past, reading diaries and recollecting Link's memories about his relationship with princess Zelda and Champions. Personally I preferred to collect memories and complete shrines in an unhurried manner, but other gamers' experience can be completely different. That's the secret - BotW is open for any type of player with any gameplay preferences. Experienced, demanding gamer such as myself is as much welcomed by the BotW as hardcore player or complete novice. You can cook here, you can upgrade armor, solve riddles, complete quests, find koroks, fight, explore, experiment. But all of those activities don't feel like separated, don't fell apart - they are expertly woven into the game world, creating complex and involving atmosphere. This game is like symphonic music, combining different instruments, harmonies and melodies into the one beautiful symphony.    … Expand
  11. mayakovv
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Шикарная игра. Замечательный дизайн, прекрасная графика. Отдельное спасибо за музыку - она потрясающая.
  12. monks99
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Best game ever made. Just the very very best ever!!! Best Nintendo game if all time
  13. MishaKotik
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I plunged into this game with my head! She swallowed me. This is just awesome! I played it for 235 hours and I'm not tired! 10/10
    This game alone is worth it to buy a console.
    The most fun sandbox I've ever played
  14. JeffGramarley
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Lo único que podría mejorar de este juego es que tuviera mazmorras con retos mayores porque algunos santuarios le ganan en dificultad a las bestias divinas en todo lo demás implicando soundtrack y efectos visuales están muy bien logrados es un juego de Zelda ideal para incluso los que no son fans de la saga
  15. Shimmeywill
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Pleasant atmosphere and real sense of adventure generated by the setup and lack of handholding. Combat and puzzles are ok.
  16. 26splcp
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    没得说的，神作，米法小姐姐赛高！！！！！！！

    现在看来，精雕细琢打造出的游戏远远比系统填充的地图好得多
  17. Yngwie
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Es un muy buen juego por: jugabilidad es increíble se disfruta mucho y por la historia no cuesta entenderle y te engancha muy rápido
  18. asael24
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    He sido fan de los juegos de esta saga, me encantan sobre todo el Twilight Princess, pero este es el mejor de todos los que he jugado, me gusta mucho las gráficas, la historia, la jugabilidad, todo!. De hecho me inspiró mucho a realizar diseños low poly, esta muy bueno la verdad. Que buena época para haber nacido.
  19. nergalBH
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Best Game of the Decade!
    most inovative game of this generation, this game revolutionarie. Zelda is the example that you can innovate and also keep your old fans interested.
  20. Picayas930
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Este juego es simplemente perfecto. Nunca te vas a cansar de este juego, siempre hay algo que hacer. El diseño de arte es precioso, y la dificultad es accesible, pero no demasiado fácil. Los personajes son muy carismáticos y la historia es muy buena... Qué más voy a decir, debería ser ilegal tener una Switch y no tener este juego. Además, cuenta con uno de los pocos pases de expansión queEste juego es simplemente perfecto. Nunca te vas a cansar de este juego, siempre hay algo que hacer. El diseño de arte es precioso, y la dificultad es accesible, pero no demasiado fácil. Los personajes son muy carismáticos y la historia es muy buena... Qué más voy a decir, debería ser ilegal tener una Switch y no tener este juego. Además, cuenta con uno de los pocos pases de expansión que realmente merecen la pena. 10/10.… Expand
  21. Joselink
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la generación de wii u y el inicio de switch que disfrutable es vivir tu propia historia con tus manos siendo link en este juego descubrir el mundo es lo mejor
  22. NikolayOss
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The game worth buying a Switch and the best game on this platform. In my opinion, it's one of the best games of recent years and I can't wait to play a sequel. There are some flaws (like disappearing creatures and etc) but the game is so good I can forgive these small things.
  23. dosgamer
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Absolut great game. Love it! Please more! Better than All other Tails together!
  24. Rhysing
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Having such fond memories of A Link to the Past, and generally good experiences with some of the other Zelda titles through the years, Breath of the Wild is the one that hits so well.

    The open world aspect is amplified by its beauty, secrets, and story to be discovered. This is a must have game, best in the Zelda series. There are some shortcomings, but nothing dire and generally made    Having such fond memories of A Link to the Past, and generally good experiences with some of the other Zelda titles through the years, Breath of the Wild is the one that hits so well.

    The open world aspect is amplified by its beauty, secrets, and story to be discovered. This is a must have game, best in the Zelda series. There are some shortcomings, but nothing dire and generally made up for with the near justifications of another feature.

    Allow yourself to experience this game and truly push the combat to its limits.    … Expand
  25. Syphin
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda has always been a game about experiencing an adventure. Whether it is through its story of going on a quest to overcome an evil threatening the world or through the elementary characters you get to meet through the course of your quest or through the puzzles and platform experience represented in the dungeons and bosses, the Legend of Zelda games always create anThe Legend of Zelda has always been a game about experiencing an adventure. Whether it is through its story of going on a quest to overcome an evil threatening the world or through the elementary characters you get to meet through the course of your quest or through the puzzles and platform experience represented in the dungeons and bosses, the Legend of Zelda games always create an experience fondly remembered when it comes to gaming. Breath of the Wild is no different. Actually, that is an understatement, Breath of the Wild is expertly crafted and merges those “zelda” elements within an open world setting in such a phenomenal and ridiculously fun way. It is astonishing really, unbelievable in fact how brilliantly constructed Breath of the Wild is. The game is less about consolidating your objectives to serve as the path to the final boss and more about exploring the world to construct your own adventure that you experience on the journey towards the final boss.… Expand
  26. yosefsid
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The only downside of this game is that the game cannot be played after the last boss has been killed, because I want to continue playing the game so bad. The game is overall relaxing in visual, audio and overall vibes. Wandering around, hunting, fishing, climbing, gliding in different types of nature - making the re-playability of this game 10 out of 10.
  27. Egorka2007
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Единственая зельда которую я прошёл до конца, не сразу к ганону, а по чудищам и доп.квестам, а также воспоминания
  28. Sergionog77
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Es uno de los mejores juegos que he probado y sin duda el mejor juego de Zelda desde mi opinión, recomiendo mucho a cualquier persona que lo juege sobretodo si le gustan los juegos de mundo abierto y exploración.
  29. naiper
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    The battle is not so good and the weapon system is awful. The short temple can't make me dive into the game, I really don't have feelings running around without a specific goal.
  30. Mbhfusion17
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The best Zelda game to date, which is a very high bar to beat! A must play!
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#1 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#1 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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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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