The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. FALCWHEEL
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    Mais uma vez a Nintendo redefine o gênero com esta franquia, na qual não seria exagero nenhum chama-lo de obra-prima, foram as melhores 180 horas gastas em minha vida.
  2. Blackstand7
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    El mejor videojuego que he jugado en toda mi vida , obra maestra , lo recomiendo a todo el mundo , si quieres una experiencia única debes jugar este juego , maravilloso
  3. AlexDumont75
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    goty 2017, there is so much to do in the open world of hyrule boss fights are rewarding and it is one of the best games of all time
  4. BirdSquanchy
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    One year after playing it I can say I've never feel the same with others games. The word is masterpiece and top10 games of the history. Play it, enjoy it and you will understand why everyone loves this game (ignore some minor haters)
  5. mivideojuego
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Es el primer juego que puntuo y aúnque ya es un poco viejo la verdad que no podía empezar por otro que no sea este Zelda. Se ha escrito ríos de tintas sobre este juego asi que lo que yo tenga que decir a esta altura de la copla no va a ser muy relevante, pero creerme si os digo que por ahora es el juego de la Nintendo Switch que más me gusta y creo que tener la consola y no poseer esteEs el primer juego que puntuo y aúnque ya es un poco viejo la verdad que no podía empezar por otro que no sea este Zelda. Se ha escrito ríos de tintas sobre este juego asi que lo que yo tenga que decir a esta altura de la copla no va a ser muy relevante, pero creerme si os digo que por ahora es el juego de la Nintendo Switch que más me gusta y creo que tener la consola y no poseer este juego es de muy mal gusto. Una aventura increíble que te hace pasar hora y hora de juegos sin aburrirte. Muy rejugable y tiene mil forma de jugar todas distintas y todas igual de divertida. Para mi un juego que te haga pasar horas y horas de diversión, que permita crear soluciones imaginativas, para mi es un juego de 10.… Expand
  6. JapanDude
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Finally a open-world game where exploring is fun. Also, it has the best tutorial ever made in a video game.
  7. HitoshuraDF
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    First i thought this game was overrated, but then i give it a try
    Now this is the best game i have ever played! it's just so good
  8. johnseer
    May 3, 2018
    10
    The best game of all time, the game play is amazing, you always have something to do.
  9. ygorgarcez
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Não existem palavras o suficientes para descrever o quão bom Zelda: Breath of the Wild é.
    Sem dúvidas é aquele jogo que maior parte das pessoas que jogaram do começo ao fim, o colocarão pelo menos em um top 10 de melhores jogos que já jogaram na vida!
    Uma obra de arte, e mereceu ganhar como jogo do ano em seu ano de lançamento.
  10. Razorblade
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Creativity to the extreme! Nintendo once again to congratulate for innovation!!!
  11. PandaMaster360
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Forget all of the 3D or 2D Zelda experiences you've had. This game is nothing like any other Zelda game in our existence. Breath of the Wild has a perfect setup for an open world game. Instead of eight dungeons, it had four Divine Beasts and 120 shrines (unless you have the DLC). The Divine Beasts are focused on combat and puzzles while most shrines are more focused on puzzles with fewForget all of the 3D or 2D Zelda experiences you've had. This game is nothing like any other Zelda game in our existence. Breath of the Wild has a perfect setup for an open world game. Instead of eight dungeons, it had four Divine Beasts and 120 shrines (unless you have the DLC). The Divine Beasts are focused on combat and puzzles while most shrines are more focused on puzzles with few being completely devoted to combat.
    The starting area, the Great Plateau, is the perfect tutorial. The four Shrines give you the first runes and teach you how to use them. If you are exploring, you'll find secrets that'll help you in your adventure.
    After the Great Plateau, there are barely any barriers. You can go beat the game right now (with enough skill) or take the long path and beat the four Divine Beasts and 120 Shrines. Quests are scattered throughout the land. While there are Main Quests, they aren't required. The Shrine Quests are done to unlock certain Shrines and are often based on puzzles. The Side Quests can be based on either puzzles, combat, or just a simple task.
    The music of the game compliments the atmosphere in the game. In places that should have music, you can hear music that perfectly fits the area. Epic areas such as the enemy infested Hyrule Castle have epic music that builds up the final battle of the game, Calamity Ganon Vs. Link.
    The combat in the game is handled perfectly. With ZL you can target enemies like Ocarina of Time. If you take the time to learn tricks, you can do things like Flurry Rushes and Perfect Guards.
    The story of the game is absolutely perfect. I won't spoil it. I'll just say that the story is there, but not heavily pushed down on you.
    So my final rating for The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild is a 10/10. There are hardly any problems with the game itself. The only problems are with how I play.
    So I hope this review helped you and pushed you toward purchasing Breath of the Wild.
    If you can, buy the DLC. It adds a lot of great content. But without the DLC, the game is still great.    … Expand
  12. thatoneguy_
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who has capped over 140+ hours of my time into this game, I can say that this game is a masterpiece in it's own regard. First, you can't compare this title to games like Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask because of how different it is from those games genre-wise. Comparing this game to the last 5 home console entries in the series is like comparing first-person shooters to puzzle games. This game is a callback to the original formula that was shown in the original Zelda on the NES, which I though was great. The game itself has a good combat system and focuses heavily on exploration, unlike the previous linear entries on Nintendo's last three home consoles. You are also given a lot of freedom when it comes to how you want to do things and where you want to go, which is refreshing for this series. There were a few problems (like durability on weapons :/), but I mostly got over those over time. The game's story was not a big deal, as it just gives an almost generic story of good vs evil in the world of Hyrule. The story doesn't go all too deep either, with the cutscenes giving you an adequate amount of information on what is going on. But that isn't the point; Nintendo themselves said "to forget everything you know about the Zelda series", as it is more similar to the non-linear format shown in the original NES title. But despite not having a stellar story, the art style of the game is beautiful and exploring what Hyrule has to offer is really fun. It is a must-have for any Switch or Wii U owner and I would recommend playing it.… Expand
  13. Concelhaut
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    The game of this generation simply put. A revolution of open world gaming. The game that will change things forever.
  14. SkyrimGod
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say? The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild really has given me a new perspective on Zelda gsmes and open world games in general. Im gonna say somthing crazy BOTW is the best Open world game I ever played and trust me Ive played em all from Skyrim to the Witcher 3. This is one of the best Zeldas Ive played Since OOT on N64. If smebody told me that Nintendo would make a open world Zelda game as a kid I would have cried. All I can Say is thank you Nintendo. I grew up on N64 and now the Switch.
    So Is BOTW a 10/10? Hell yes it is. Im blown away that Nintendo did open world game this good on there first attempt and you bet your ass im getting the sequal in 2021!!!    … Expand
  15. sowestcoast22
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Wow!! This game....this is the reason you buy a Switch. This game is a true masterpiece from the opening scenes and throughout the entire game (DLC included) . I can't begin to tell you how many hours I sunk into this game, but it is truly remarkable what Nintendo did to mold this game specifically for the Switch. And the fact that you can seamlessly take Link on the go, and back to theWow!! This game....this is the reason you buy a Switch. This game is a true masterpiece from the opening scenes and throughout the entire game (DLC included) . I can't begin to tell you how many hours I sunk into this game, but it is truly remarkable what Nintendo did to mold this game specifically for the Switch. And the fact that you can seamlessly take Link on the go, and back to the comfort of your own home puts this game in the pantheons of one of the greatest games of all time.… Expand
  16. kyoko14
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    De los mejores zeldas que e jugado, un mundo muy extenso y al igual que el 1er zelda empiezas por donde tu quieras ir y en el orden que tu quieras ir descubirendo todo lo que tiene, sin nada de juego lineal o aburrido, lo que lo hace muy entretenido
  17. Javi1183
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Simplemente hermosos la verdad el mundo abierto es una maravilla junto con las misiones,las tribus y el solo hecho que de verdad puedes ir a todos lados, el apartado artistico es impresionante aunque no hace gala de potencia ese tono que tiene le queda perfecto al mundo que tiene pero ¿por que? es muy simple transmite la vida que tiene el mundo en general las montañas etc lo que voy aSimplemente hermosos la verdad el mundo abierto es una maravilla junto con las misiones,las tribus y el solo hecho que de verdad puedes ir a todos lados, el apartado artistico es impresionante aunque no hace gala de potencia ese tono que tiene le queda perfecto al mundo que tiene pero ¿por que? es muy simple transmite la vida que tiene el mundo en general las montañas etc lo que voy a decir es algo que me gusto mucho es que el propio juego te incita a usar tu imaginacion para resolver los puzzles… Expand
  18. rachillustrate
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild not only feels vast in the scale of its map, but also in adventure and discovery, having new exciting things to find at every turn. The world is immersive and provides so much to explore. One of the strongest elements in the game are the “memories” you find throughout your journey. These provide back-story, context, character development, and an overall strongerBreath of the Wild not only feels vast in the scale of its map, but also in adventure and discovery, having new exciting things to find at every turn. The world is immersive and provides so much to explore. One of the strongest elements in the game are the “memories” you find throughout your journey. These provide back-story, context, character development, and an overall stronger connection to the world. Breath of the Wild also showcases Zelda in her strongest form, being a far more developed character than ever before in the series. I felt strongly connected to her and her struggle, which provided a more satisfying end-game. Furthermore, the world is absolutely breathtaking, and the character designs are beautiful and bold.

    One mistake I think the game makes is the implementation of breakable weapons. This added unnecessary anxiety as I began avoiding enemies to avoid wasting my best weapons. In such an exploration-driven world, it’s a shame to feel restricted only because of your equipment's mortality. The master sword eases this pain slightly, however, I still completed the game with an entire arsenal of weapons I was too afraid to waste.

    In the end, Breath of the Wild revolutionizes its franchise with THE best Legend of Zelda game to date.    … Expand
  19. SenDji
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    More than three years on and I still find myself thinking about this game. A true masterpiece that will stay with me forever.
  20. yoqsetio
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Why am I not surprised? The Metacritic user score is the single least credible resource to tell how good a game is. Metacritic users are incapable of nuance
  21. sluderk1983
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Really, really well done. Lives up to the hype. I do wish there was a little bit more of the classic Zelda dungeon format. I didn't really get into the Divine Beast format. Tough to find the right balance, so I get it. Bravo for trying something new!
  22. Carndolla
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    What an experience, simply amazing. Maybe for the next episode just profoundize a little more about the story.
  23. 30frames
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    This game made me feel things I've never felt in my whole life, it's truly a powerful game and I simply adore it for everything it is.
  24. TheProphet1
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    best game of the universe! never playd better game than this. much more funny then horizon!
  25. LumberSlicc
    May 23, 2018
    10
    I have never beat a Zelda game, ever. I have been playing Video Games since I was 7 with the original Playstation. Since then I have been to the Playstation 2, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, then to the PC and PS4. I have never touched a Nintendo console unless I was at a friend's house. Come December of 2017, and everyone is talking about the Nintendo Switch. So I pick one up, got Breath of theI have never beat a Zelda game, ever. I have been playing Video Games since I was 7 with the original Playstation. Since then I have been to the Playstation 2, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, then to the PC and PS4. I have never touched a Nintendo console unless I was at a friend's house. Come December of 2017, and everyone is talking about the Nintendo Switch. So I pick one up, got Breath of the Wild, and was blown away.

    Pros:
    -Big open world that feels hand crafted and polished beyond many games coming out in 2017
    -Beautiful cel shading aesthetic that feels right at home for the Switch
    -A massive amount of things to do/content that it doesn't feel like filler
    -Combat and progression fit so perfectly together to make you feel stronger while looking stronger
    - THE PARAGLIDER!!!!! (also shieldsurfing is neat)

    Cons:
    -The bosses (non overworld) don't stand out much from the rest
    -Some places have frame drops (after updates they are less, but still prominent in one particular area)
    -I have been told that all the Zelda games have amazing story, and I feel like the main story doesn't fulfill that void. BUT I will say that the story the world itself tells from the minute to minute gameplay beyond satisfied that issue, just something to address.

    After 115 hours playing on the couch, toilet, work, driving, flying, wherever and whenever, I will always have a love for this game. I now own my own Nintendo console and I have never been happier with a game I haven't had this much fun with since Skyrim.

    In short, play this game please. I am in my second playthrough and I am in love all over again.    … Expand
  26. alessio9431
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    With this title Nintendo has brought its flagship even higher. I absolutely do not want to compare it to The Ocarina of Time, unattainable title, but according to my opinion they have managed to create a masterpiece, an open world where everything is possible, settings and breathtaking views, sounds that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the game. So for me a new masterpiece Nintendo.
  27. JimtheFish
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    There is nothing but an immense sense of wonder in this game. Even a year later it is a perfect game.
  28. nunakos
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Breath of the wild made me feel almost the same thing that I felt when I played Ocarina of Time. The difference is that I was 15 back then and ever since I've been waiting for a game to make me feel the same. This game almost did that. It still did not make me feel the same awe, but I know I will never feel that way again. Still, BotW managed to almost get there. It is an awesome game. ItBreath of the wild made me feel almost the same thing that I felt when I played Ocarina of Time. The difference is that I was 15 back then and ever since I've been waiting for a game to make me feel the same. This game almost did that. It still did not make me feel the same awe, but I know I will never feel that way again. Still, BotW managed to almost get there. It is an awesome game. It has flaws. The old dungeons are missed and the story sucks. But the whole package is awesome anyway and admirable. Typical Nintendo refinement and a still present feeling that this is Zelda anyway. The only thing that one can hope is that the next Zelda will really make everything that one expects from Zelda combined with the novelty this game presented to us. But with Ganon gone once and for all and new concepts, such as the awesome motorcycle. Zelda needs to let Ganon go and create different settings and stories. This game gives the impression that Nintendo is doing just that. Like a goodbye to Ganon. I hope that is the reason why he was so easy and boring to kill. Because the other great flaw of this Zelda is the bosses. Still, with all its weaknesses, this is a game to behold in every sense. Never was there such freedom in a game. If I was a professional reviewer I think I wouldn't give it a 10 though. 9.9. Just because it is not perfect. But I reckon that it deserves a 10 anyway. Because it is literally game changing. You will get immersed in this Hyrule. I still go there every now and then after almost 200 hours of gameplay. I was never a completionist. When the story is done it is done. But with this game, that didn't happen.… Expand
  29. FranciscoM
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being someone who struggled in past Zelda games, Breath of the Wild did, for me, what no other Zelda game was able to do: brought all the elements that made the franchise unique and interesting and made me want to explore this huge, huge open world. There's so much to explore, so much to discover, you can literally spend full days playing the game and won't ever scratch the surface. A must have on the Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  30. Lushen1212
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego de la generacion. Con el permiso de Geralt de RIvia. Que se puede decir que no se sepa ya. Ha roto los moldes de mundo abierto. Seremos conscientes con el paso de los años. Desde luego parami es uno de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos y con el paso del tiempo lo descubriremos.
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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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