The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 1,176 out of 20981
  3. Negative: 1,975 out of 20981
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  1. zamsis123
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    Gorgeous open world. Fun combat. Intricate cooking system. Unique NPCs. The pros about this game are a mile and a half long. In just the starting are, there are a million things to do. The plot is generic Zelda, but other than that, a near flawless game.
  2. Mafialover
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Very good and enjoyable game the graphics are also amazing and you can play it hours.
  3. Asriel6
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Es un juego increíble, los sonidos de la naturaleza, la música de los diferentes escenarios y la maravillosa jugabilidad que aporta este juego me ha encantado. Si deseas mucho contenido y varias horas de diversión, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild es altamente recomendable, lo he jugado 200 horas aproximadamente y puedo decir que es uno de los mejores juegos de la franquicia.
  4. Nothsa1234
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Great game, wasn't for me. I missed the scores from previous titles. I also found that Breath of the Wild was very hard to pick up once you'd put it down and that it could be overwhelming at times. The slower paced gameplay is also not for everyone. In general it is a great game which i have a few personal gripes with
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  5. Moltor
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Amazing hundreds of hours of pure fun the story is not amazing but its still ok. The shrines are great small distractions. The end and by the way look behind you. (:
  6. Eldarvoe
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    Playing this game was a magical experience, it's the best action adventure game I've ever played.
  7. LS2019
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made. There are millions of positive reviews for this game out there, but all you need to know is that if you enjoy video games you should play this game.
  8. Jeti
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Best game I ever played in my life. 200+ hours and still have a lot of fun with it.
  9. whowe
    May 15, 2019
    7
    This game is a milestone in history by itself. It seems like you can never run out of things to do in the game. The only thing I didn't like is the main story. I think the idea is that the main story is there to guide the user into exploring this vast world but I prefer a more classic JRPG style which focus more on a good main story.

    Objectively it's a 10/10 great game. Subjectively I    This game is a milestone in history by itself. It seems like you can never run out of things to do in the game. The only thing I didn't like is the main story. I think the idea is that the main story is there to guide the user into exploring this vast world but I prefer a more classic JRPG style which focus more on a good main story.

    Objectively it's a 10/10 great game. Subjectively I didn't get to enjoy 100% of it.    … Expand
  10. Derpfishh
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Was concerned about this game being overhyped boy was I wrong its the masterpiece people claim it is and more easily one of the best games ever made period.
  11. MATHEFREECK
    Jun 2, 2019
    6
    First, I think this game is great, but when I see other Zelda games, I have to say: they are much better than this one.
    Everything was personal to me Zelda has always been missing in this game simply.
    I loved to play through the big dungeons in the predecessors. The shrines rarely have variety are far too short, and offer no real value. The map is big, but not well filled. The only    First, I think this game is great, but when I see other Zelda games, I have to say: they are much better than this one.
    Everything was personal to me Zelda has always been missing in this game simply.
    I loved to play through the big dungeons in the predecessors. The shrines rarely have variety are far too short, and offer no real value.
    The map is big, but not well filled. The only thing you can find are "Krogs" ... Nothing else.
    The story is good but far too short.
    Weapons break down too fast.
    Nice that Nintendo has tried something new, it's also a fantastic game, but then I say: Please next time more in the direction of a classic Zelda.    … Expand
  12. linkzin
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    O melhor game do ns (Nintendo switch) Com muitas lutas do nosso querido link #notzelda
  13. yeeetboi
    Nov 18, 2019
    5
    Pretty fun once you get into it, but honestly there isn't much to love about this game. Weapons break very easily which is annoying. Combat is fun, but there isn't enough creatures to fight in my opinion. And don't get me started on guardians. They are awful. They're incredibly hard to kill, and incredibly hard not to die in the process. They target you and are very hard to get off. TheyPretty fun once you get into it, but honestly there isn't much to love about this game. Weapons break very easily which is annoying. Combat is fun, but there isn't enough creatures to fight in my opinion. And don't get me started on guardians. They are awful. They're incredibly hard to kill, and incredibly hard not to die in the process. They target you and are very hard to get off. They kill you instantly unless you have gained many hearts. Getting places for quests is hard and just annoying. There are many things while exploring that annoyingly kill you. Lightning, random stupid overpowered enemies, and being in the cold. And the rain. The rain is incredibly annoying. Technically you can climb while it's raining, but it makes you fall back every few seconds. So you have to wait if you want to climb normally. This is only some of the things that annoy me about this game. I do NOT recommend this game for the price.… Expand
  14. MarcIsHere
    Dec 27, 2019
    7
    It's alright. It's just not great. Also, why does sprint run out faster than climb?? Also I hate the weapon breaking mechanic. Really puts me off finishing the game.
  15. Nshshssbs
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    I love this game it is so unique and honestly that all I have to say I just love the game.
  16. Nowl
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    Just wow. BOTW is THE go to open world game on the switch. Trust me, you're not gonna regret it.
  17. Sean-od14
    Jul 30, 2019
    6
    Over rated game the story is terrible and the characters are boring, worst Zelda game I’ve played and I’ve played ocarina of time, majoras mask, wind Waker, twilight princess, phantom hourglass, spirit tracks and skyward sword the game is lucky to get a 6 from me as it is missing all the things i like about Zelda games
  18. Bobinator
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Breath of the wild is one of the grandest games ever. The scope of this album is far greater than most games could dream of. It's jam-packed with side quests, easter eggs, and shrines.
  19. Sbeve
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Simply the best game of all time, Better than any Open world game. If you're looking for the best game of this generation, Then oh boy this game is for you.
  20. SomaKurusu
    Nov 19, 2019
    6
    Es un videojuego que tiene un maravilloso diseño artístico, un mundo bastante grande que parece que está vivo y es el Zelda más grande en cuanto a producción que ha realizado Nintendo. El problema es que no tiene mucho que ver con la saga. Su banda sonora es bastante pobre (casi inexistente), la historia brilla por su ausencia, las mazmorras clásicas se han perdido, Los santuarios de esteEs un videojuego que tiene un maravilloso diseño artístico, un mundo bastante grande que parece que está vivo y es el Zelda más grande en cuanto a producción que ha realizado Nintendo. El problema es que no tiene mucho que ver con la saga. Su banda sonora es bastante pobre (casi inexistente), la historia brilla por su ausencia, las mazmorras clásicas se han perdido, Los santuarios de este juego dan bastante pena y son bien fáciles, hay poca variedad de enemigos, las misiones secundarias, son la mayoría de recadero, y aun así, te dan recompesas bastante malas. Es decir, este juego es bueno, pero como Zelda falla.… Expand
  21. edxtan
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    The exploration mechanics in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are so robust that every inch of the world can be reached. There are rewards littered all over the map, so no matter where you go, there's something waiting for you.
  22. Ronnoc
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Graphics: It looks like they took windwaker's graphics and twilight princess and skyward sword morphed into something truly beautiful and unique.
    Plot: The plot is amazing, but I just wish it was less simpler.
    Gameplay: You can explore the world anywhere, any part bc now you can climb anything. It is truly open world. The combat requires you to improvise , and you have so many options to    Graphics: It looks like they took windwaker's graphics and twilight princess and skyward sword morphed into something truly beautiful and unique.
    Plot: The plot is amazing, but I just wish it was less simpler.
    Gameplay: You can explore the world anywhere, any part bc now you can climb anything. It is truly open world. The combat requires you to improvise , and you have so many options to use.
    10/10
    A must play for sure.    … Expand
  23. Kanto255
    Nov 14, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game without a doubt is a fresh breath of air with its open world, exploration and combat, and in the first hours the game is exhilarating to play with all the different possibilities. However, once you have sunk some time into it, the game doesn't offer much depth, with the 120 shrines scattered around being fun to find, but extremely repetitive in aesthetic and gameplay. There are only 4 dungeons akin to what we are used to from the series, and they all look the same and are short and simplistic, feeling like small sidequests. The story is a bland amnesia plot and very much copies the formula we have always seen (which isn't a bad thing itself but they seemed to care about expanding the story this time around with having voice actors and a better developed world). My biggest complaint might sound petty, but the visual grey "filter" really hurts the aesthetic experience for me, and I wish they could have stuck with the colours of the E3 reveal trailer. With that said, the world itself is surprisingly well-designed, with the shrines always making you scout and wonder how to progress. I would recommend borrowing it, but keep your money for BotW 2. I trust that Nintendo will listen to feedback and improve on the numerous faults of this title.… Expand
  24. Pr0x
    Nov 19, 2019
    5
    Not great not terrible. Zelda BOTW showes tonns of useless mechanics wich are fun for first 2-3 hours and then it's a generic Ubisoft game.
  25. Swirchc
    Jan 8, 2020
    10
    Better then Ocarina Of Time and that says alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!
  26. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This game is everything an open-world game should be. It looks great, it has deep mechanics, it absorbs you in its world.
  27. Richardo1
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    One of my Top five favorite games of all time. Interesting and captivating throughout. Not really a traditional Zelda game though.
  28. Solaris123
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Much better than boring Witcher 3 ,best sandbox ever made ,Japan games is the best.
  29. Matieszek
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    i love this game Simply Amazing. Nuff said. This is the best game I've played in this entire generation of hardware. The game is beautiful, combat is fun, the shrines have been delightful- I'm very, very impressed.
  30. Fabio14
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is one of the best game of series. One of best game for the Nintendo Switch/Wii u and probably the best game of decade.
    Graphics and story are not so amazing, but gameplay, music and artstyle is spectacular.
    Unmissable for the fan of the series, for the fan of nintendo, for the fan of videogames.
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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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