The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Helios980
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    It`s really awe-inspiring how good this game is. Breath of the Wild`s modus operandi is using simple tools to accomplish tasks, and boy, does it work. The revolutionary engine allows for players to create their own creative solutions to puzzles, and the game gives the player the tools necessary to really explore the massive world. Breath of the Wild`s Hyrule is so vast that it trulyIt`s really awe-inspiring how good this game is. Breath of the Wild`s modus operandi is using simple tools to accomplish tasks, and boy, does it work. The revolutionary engine allows for players to create their own creative solutions to puzzles, and the game gives the player the tools necessary to really explore the massive world. Breath of the Wild`s Hyrule is so vast that it truly deserves the title of "nearly infinite". The size of the world isn`t the only thing Breath of the Wild has going for it, though; the puzzles are stimulating, the combat is thrilling (and allows for innovation on the part of the player), the art style is gorgeous, and the voice acting is spotless. Without a doubt, this is the best singleplayer game I have ever played, and possibly will ever play.… Expand
  2. Paradox_
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    maravilloso!!, excepcional, una obra de arte, me encanto el simbolismo de la aventura reflejada en este juego, la incertidumbre por explorar y pasar el juego como tu quieras es increíble, un juego de maravilla que debes tener en switch si o si
  3. SuperStephen
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    the Best and most thought provoking game that I have had the pleasure of experiencing , the starts a little slow and you may have to invest a couple hours to realize this games potential and I feel like a lot of the bad reviews are from people who simply don’t have the patience for games of this make , the graphics are lovely and really impressive considering the size and detailing putthe Best and most thought provoking game that I have had the pleasure of experiencing , the starts a little slow and you may have to invest a couple hours to realize this games potential and I feel like a lot of the bad reviews are from people who simply don’t have the patience for games of this make , the graphics are lovely and really impressive considering the size and detailing put into the world I was totally engrossed in this game from start to finish there’s always something to do and some of the best moments I had came from wandering around the map discovering the regions and climbing towers it’s so easy to get lost in a real great way for hours off of a whim! This game has it all.… Expand
  4. Sunshadow87
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra que quizás no sea para todo el mundo, pero que transmite una experiencia como ningún otro actual.
    Este Zelda rompe bastante con otros Zeldas, especialmente con los actuales, pero en gran parte es así por que el juego vuelve en gran medida a sus raíces, a aquel primer Zelda en vista de pájaro de la NES, pero en 3D y a una escala mucho mayor.
    Hay varios puntos que debo    Una obra maestra que quizás no sea para todo el mundo, pero que transmite una experiencia como ningún otro actual.
    Este Zelda rompe bastante con otros Zeldas, especialmente con los actuales, pero en gran parte es así por que el juego vuelve en gran medida a sus raíces, a aquel primer Zelda en vista de pájaro de la NES, pero en 3D y a una escala mucho mayor.
    Hay varios puntos que debo aclarar ya que son algunos de los mejores puntos del juego y se han criticado de manera absurda por muchos:
    - La historia: es seguramente una de las mejores historias de cualquier Zelda, y de cualquier juego actual. Puedes pasar de la historia e ir a por Ganon, o pasearte por el mundo ignorando todo lo que te rodea, e evidentemente no te enteraras de nada, ni descubrirás porque el mundo esta ahí... pero ignorar la ambientación de este juego, la cual es brutal, es un pecado en sí mismo. Voy a spoilear un poco sin dar muchos detalles, pero, la historia del cataclismo viene dada por un problema muy común para muchos adolescentes y con el que muchos se verán identificados: la presión de las expectativas puestas encima de los hijos por los padres (y llevado de una manera magistral). No hay cinematicas... busca los recuerdos, lee los diarios de Mypha, Zelda o el diario oculto del rey Rhoam... y suelta alguna lagrimita hilando todo.
    - La ambientación y el mundo: otra crítica absurda es que el mundo esta vacío... más bien todo lo contrario. El mundo es enorme y lleno de vida. No de vida humana obviamente, el mundo esta devastado, y las poblaciones y viajeros son pocos y escasos. Pero la sensación de caminar por los diferentes paisajes y biomas es muy similar a hacerlo en la realidad (no se, parece que algunos deberían salir más a la naturaleza para entender que en la vida real no hay 2 manadas de lobos, un castillo y 8 elefantes rosas bailarines detrás de cada colina). Dicho esto, el mundo esta lleno de detalles y acertijos ocultos por doquier. La música es brutal también, igual que el arte.
    - Las físicas: este punto creo que no hay mucho que decir que no se haya dicho ya. Simplemente increíble todo lo que han tenido en cuenta para esto.
    - El resto: jugabilidad, gráficos, IA, etc... son también muy buenos (si hay bajadas de frames en el bosque kolog... au). Los únicos aspectos negativos, que en realidad son relativos y afectan más a los fans de la saga, es la desaparición de las mecánicas de ir obteniendo nuevos ítems y armas a lo largo del juego para acceder a nuevas áreas, lo cual quita la emoción del descubrimiento de estos mismos y el revisitar sitios (aparte de por la dificultad).    … Expand
  5. 5FiVE
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    This is the most impressive game that I have ever seen in my life. I have a time of 205 hours of this game. So I’m pretty sure that I have a good grasp on this game. This is a masterpiece and in my opinion, better than Ocarina of Time. Overall, the game is a great experience and an essential for single player users and people who want to explore a vast world; this is the game for you. EvenThis is the most impressive game that I have ever seen in my life. I have a time of 205 hours of this game. So I’m pretty sure that I have a good grasp on this game. This is a masterpiece and in my opinion, better than Ocarina of Time. Overall, the game is a great experience and an essential for single player users and people who want to explore a vast world; this is the game for you. Even for Zelda old fans, I wish they could see what the series have made up to this date. Thank you for reading my review.… Expand
  6. maniaka
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    This is the very best game you can buy with Switch! Good job to the devs who made it. Amazing DLC too
  7. 4uror
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    The best zelda that i have played since Ocarina of tIme. It's a masterpiece
  8. WolfLink303
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you don't like this game then you suck! first starting up my game, walking out of the shrine of resurrection it was the 2nd best feeling I have ever felt. then at the very end, my blood pumping while fighting calamity Gannon. and the best feeling I ever felt was defeating dark beast Gannon! there are no words to describe this game but it is and will remain for some time, the world's best game!… Expand
  9. solupro
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    best my like,Ignore the Sony and Microsoft fanboys coming on here to rate it 0 to put the user score down. SAD. This game is a MASTERPIECE. Grow up and appreciate the best games. Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft do not care about you. You are just a random customer, don't be so overly weird and passionate. The Last of Us and Breath of the Wild are the only 2 games I'd give a full 10 out of 10best my like,Ignore the Sony and Microsoft fanboys coming on here to rate it 0 to put the user score down. SAD. This game is a MASTERPIECE. Grow up and appreciate the best games. Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft do not care about you. You are just a random customer, don't be so overly weird and passionate. The Last of Us and Breath of the Wild are the only 2 games I'd give a full 10 out of 10 so far this decade.… Expand
  10. xenoage17
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    Simply fantastic, my first zelda play, i was mesmerized with game background and so much things to do. Not only the story is simple and delivers a message, but what is most amazing the shrine missions; not a most are very different in what tactics and skills you need in order to clear them. I also loved collecting outfits.
  11. RobGaiden
    Aug 3, 2018
    10
    An amazing game from start to end, discover all the subtle mechanics and details of this bast world has been one the best videogame experiences of my life. Everyone should play it
  12. SparX0
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    A genuinely open world, open world game. There is something to do in every corner of the map and exploration has never been so exciting in every game. The base mechanics of the game just make it so fun to play with and the chemistry engine is so consistent and allows players to take alternate paths and choose how to approach obstacles truly immersing you. Nintendo could have just stuckA genuinely open world, open world game. There is something to do in every corner of the map and exploration has never been so exciting in every game. The base mechanics of the game just make it so fun to play with and the chemistry engine is so consistent and allows players to take alternate paths and choose how to approach obstacles truly immersing you. Nintendo could have just stuck with the general Zelda formula looking at the critics reviews of Skyward Sword but chose to innovate and I think this game will change how we judge open world games from now on. An experience you can't miss.… Expand
  13. Yay_Von
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    I just can't believe how good of a game it is. I had to think a lot to find something to criticize about this game. This game is almost perfect, but it would have if you could choose the color of Link's skin. What are you, RACIST? In South Park Fractured but Whole, you had that option. I'm a really nice guy (ahem* who isn't racist ahem*) so instead of a 0, ill give ya a 10.
  14. andrew9
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Good game .
  15. JordaoMemoria
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Melhor zelda já lançando. Mantém a simplicidade mas com diversas mecânicas inovadoras.
  16. RichyKashmir
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El Juego es una Delicia de Jugar y de ver, esos paisajes Artisticos son hermosos.
    Tambien lo que son las fisicas y mecanicas Innovan a pasos agigantados!
    La Verdad Lo recomiendo.    … Expand
  17. tonorr
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Escribo esto más de un año después de haberme acabado el juego, al que le metí unas 205 horas (lo que pone en mi perfil de switch), y ojalá me hubiese durado más, ya que este juego no quería acabarlo nunca.

    Es un cambio que necesitaba la saga, distinto al fin. El juego se centra 100% en la exploración, la particularidad del mismo, además de dejarte toda la libertad que quieras, es que    Escribo esto más de un año después de haberme acabado el juego, al que le metí unas 205 horas (lo que pone en mi perfil de switch), y ojalá me hubiese durado más, ya que este juego no quería acabarlo nunca.

    Es un cambio que necesitaba la saga, distinto al fin. El juego se centra 100% en la exploración, la particularidad del mismo, además de dejarte toda la libertad que quieras, es que todas las misiones que haces, todo lo que haces es por tu propio interés, porque tú quieres ir a vez que hay encima de una montaña, o porque ves un desierto y decides visitarlo etc. Otra cosa muy importante es la atención al detalle del juego, cómo interactúa link con todo lo que ve y cómo afecta el entorno al mismo link.

    A 1000 cosas buenas que puedo decir del juego, así que mejor digo las malas. La duración de las armas me pareció insuficiente, además de que opino de que cierta arma y escudo deberían ser irromplibles. Los templos tochos no están a la altura, llegan a estarlo y ya me explotaría la cabeza (hay muchos santuarios, se entiende que no sean tan tochos, no lo digo como algo malo sino como algo que lo haría mejor aun).

    Y bueno hay mas cosillas por ahí que yo habría puesto de otra forma, pero entre que ha pasado tiempo y no me acuerdo y que tampoco voy a decir todas las cosas buenas pues lo dejo aquí.
    Le he puesto un 10 así que comprenderéis que esas cosas malas no quitan que el juego sea una obra maestra y sin duda de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida.    … Expand
  18. Jacob_Aiden_Son
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    If you ask me to pick a life game, it's this game.
    I almost cried when I came out of the cave at the beginning and looked down at the hyrule.
  19. Nerayo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This isn't a **** amazing game because it's Zelda. It's just a **** amazing game.
  20. Shaniqua
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    This game will ruin other open world games for you R.I.P Just Cause 3 and 4, Horizon Zero Dawn and the Witcher...
  21. dor8
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    This is a magnificent game in The Legend Of Zelda Series,so you should get this game it's worth it.
  22. KevinKretsch
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    It’s one of the best games in Nintendo Switch, if u buy the Switch it’s necessary to have this game, it’s simply amazing and recommended.
    One of the best games in history!
  23. mokr90
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    Perfect game, I already finished this game 3 times, and even then, I want to play more, it will never be bored, there's always something to do
  24. fadelmhmmd
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    i dont know what to say but this game is really hook me in , the soundtrack , the world , the character every aspect in this game is what i want , i'm not a fanboy and this is my first zelda game , and now i'm considering to play every zelda game , shame on me that this is my first zelda game
  25. Dedus
    May 11, 2019
    10
    If you like the standard open world formula of linear (ish) 40+ hr campaign, cities/villages with tons of (in my opinion often pointless) side content, and (generally empty) wilderness whose main purpose is to create distance between content, then this game is most likely not for you. If you think The Witcher 3 is a flawless masterpiece (I'm happy for you in such case), then there is aIf you like the standard open world formula of linear (ish) 40+ hr campaign, cities/villages with tons of (in my opinion often pointless) side content, and (generally empty) wilderness whose main purpose is to create distance between content, then this game is most likely not for you. If you think The Witcher 3 is a flawless masterpiece (I'm happy for you in such case), then there is a great chance you will not enjoy this game.

    However, if you left that game with an empty stomach however, maybe it was the dragging story, the repetitiveness of the side quests or the unfulfilling exploration, then you probably will love this game to death. No more dragging campaigns- the main story is completely optional and you can go beat the final boss whenever you feel ready. No more copy + paste open world - the entirety of the gigantic 72 km^2 map is handcrafted and breathtakingly full of both beauty and discoveries to make. No more static nature - grass can be cut, trees can be felled and mindboggingly realistic wildlife can be observed or hunted for food. I could go on and on about how much effort that went into making this game so unbelievably detailed, but I think the best way to know what I'm talking about is to give the game a go.    … Expand
  26. Alexpepo
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego, te pierdes en su inmensidad, me decepcionó un poco los jefes de las bestias divinas.… Expand
  27. Ksamill
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is undoubtedly one of my best gaming experiences of the last years. But - from the beginning.

    Link wakes up after a hundred years since Hyrule's Kingdom fall. Without memories, naked we are thrown into a huge world of goblins, trolls, centaurs and automatic soldiers. From this moment player is basically allowed to do whatever he wants. After a    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is undoubtedly one of my best gaming experiences of the last years. But - from the beginning.

    Link wakes up after a hundred years since Hyrule's Kingdom fall. Without memories, naked we are thrown into a huge world of goblins, trolls, centaurs and automatic soldiers. From this moment player is basically allowed to do whatever he wants. After a moment of exploring unfortunately we realize that the place we are at is only a tutorial level which is also pretty huge and full of interesting stuff. We can end a tutorial by doing a quests from an old man who later on... Okay, there is no point in talking about story cause it's not what Zelda is about, okay? It's about...

    EXPLORING
    First things first, Hyrule Kingdom is HUGE, okay ? I mean REALLY HUGE. And here is where Zelda shows other games what "open world means". Some developers mistake open world concept with just open spaces. No, that's not it. Open World means freedom. You can go everywhere in Zelda. And there always IS something everywhere. Shrines, Stables with sidequests, monsters bases and other stuff. Even climbing mountains itself is amazingly fun as it's about strategy of climbing based on stamina and not holding a knob, And that's exactly what's the best about Zelda. You NEVER get bored. I mean, really. You have nothing to do in location You are at? Go to another one, climb the tower, find some shrines, complete them, increase your stamina/hearts number, clear some monster spots, look for items to improve Your armor. There is never nothing to do.

    SHRINES
    This is probably this outstanding part of game. Every each one of them is completely different from one another and there is 120 of them all over the map. This is just amazing.

    PLOT
    As I already said - plot isn't what You buy Zelda for. Although what I previously said is true Plot is also what keeps You going. Kingdom fell 10 decades ago, everything changed but when You randomly walk and explore this living it's life world and remind yourself of Princess Zelda waiting for You to save her and the whole Hyrule it just gives You chills and a feeling of responsibility of a chosen one especially when You meet these all people counting on You.

    SIDE QUESTS
    The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is NOT a perfect game. There is no such a thing. Perfect example of it are side quests in this game. I have never seen such a bag of **** "bring me 10 of these" or "kill 5 of those". Fortunately those can be forgiven thanks to things that I previously talked about.

    I didnt talk about many things here - variety of armors, fighting mechanics (which are awesome - You have variety of weapon kinds, items and runes that give You ability to move things, create bomb...

    Okay, I'm tired. 10/10 one of the best games of recent years.    … Expand
  28. alexander0231
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    this is by far the game i consider that got me into gaming. experiencing this game for the first time was a trip.
  29. Sorios565
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game might just be my favorite game of all time, it has a beautiful open world that I keep wanting to revisit even years later.
  30. ericlolxd
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    It's a pretty cool and fun game I find that it is extremely awesome and epic
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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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