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. Carlinhos_86
    Nov 23, 2019
    7
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild is huge, beautiful and plays great, and I love that ramp up in combat challenge compared to past Zelda iterations. But to me, the positive aspects of this game end here, and its downsides sum up to make it only a passable Zelda experience.

    I personally miss the thematic dungeons of past games, and the gadgets you earned in them. In the previous entries, it felt    Zelda: Breath of the Wild is huge, beautiful and plays great, and I love that ramp up in combat challenge compared to past Zelda iterations. But to me, the positive aspects of this game end here, and its downsides sum up to make it only a passable Zelda experience.

    I personally miss the thematic dungeons of past games, and the gadgets you earned in them. In the previous entries, it felt like all the minor puzzles in a dungeon were part of a bigger, cohesive puzzle that led me to a reward in the form of a the new trinket, and an epic boss fight. This feeling is gone in Breath of the Wild, as the beasts and shrines offer no new tools for your inventory, and the boss designs are uninspired.

    Enemy variety is lackluster.

    The weapon breaking system was a joy killer, since it turned weapons into basically consumable items. They could've made the system similar to Dark Souls, where the weapons last much longer than a couple hits and are repairable. This way, the top tier weapons are provided to the player much more sparingly, and they actually feel like a reward, instead of a consumable. This even opens up room for the existence of unique boss weapons, since you can repair them if they break.

    This last complain is a nitpick of mine, but I loathe autosave, specially when it saves to multiple files. This seems to be a trend in the latest Nintendo's first party games (looking at you, Luigi's Mansion). If you're going to make an autosave system, give me the option to turn it off and/or make me able to delete the files I don't want to keep.    … Expand
  2. Samiro
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say? Best game i've ever played. Just everything about this game is so good. I love the open world, the fights, the tons of details, the quests, the NPCs, their places and all these hidden things, that give us information about the timeline placement or places we know from older Zelda games. The ending is the only thing i dont like that much. The Ganon fight is pretty easy and we didnt see what happend after the ending of the game. Especially that we didnt hear a single word about the Zeldas "love" for Link she showed in the newer memories.
    But hopefully we'll get some "Hyrule after..." information or a realationship between Link and Zelda in the sequel thats been announced. Even if i dont like the ending as much as the rest, its still by far the best game for me and it always will have a special place in my heart. Thank you Nintendo for creating this masterpiece.    … Expand
  3. FadingSkies
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Not a second goes by whilst playing this game do you feel hindered, or as if something is unreachable. You can where you want when you want to. Sure, the weapon breaking mechanic can happen at times when you feel it shouldn't, but then you just switch to another weapon can continue the havoc. Every bit of the world design is stunning, you're thrown into the world with a vast scenery andNot a second goes by whilst playing this game do you feel hindered, or as if something is unreachable. You can where you want when you want to. Sure, the weapon breaking mechanic can happen at times when you feel it shouldn't, but then you just switch to another weapon can continue the havoc. Every bit of the world design is stunning, you're thrown into the world with a vast scenery and hundreds of things to find and do. The game doesn't feel dull even after hundreds of hours and many play throughs. This will be a game I have my children play, just so they can have a piece of what gaming was like in my day.… Expand
  4. Evenstar1985
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    It's a Zelda game, that's it! After 100 hours into this, the only thing i didn't like it's the breakable weapons, and voice acting in a Zelda game? Heck yeah!!!
  5. rodrigo_2004
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Melhor joga da história disparado esse jogo é maravilhoso a história o tudo MDS q jogo
  6. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Que decir... es un imprescindible. No he jugado muchos celdas... Windwaker, Link to the past, Breath, Link between worlds y links awakening NS. Pero este a mi modesta opinion da un salto a lo moderno impecable. Gran juego la verdad.
  7. Lycanthrope
    Nov 19, 2019
    1
    A vacuous world with more minigames, collectibles and desperate attempts at charm than substance or fun. Plus, one of the absolute worst horse-riding mechanics I've experienced in a game yet. Even better when it's shoved into a finicky minigame.
  8. 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.
  9. Sweetpair
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played! Everything is brilliant here: story, gameplay, graphics, atmosphere! 12/10
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. ExcuuuseMeZelda
    Nov 18, 2019
    0
    This game represents a turning point not just for Zelda, but gaming in general. i know weapon breaking is frustrating, but many places have weapons that regenerate, no enemies needed, just teleport to the place every blood moon cycle and it is there. the people whining about weapons breaking oversight this. also, armor does not break, and you can upgrade it. this game also makes it easierThis game represents a turning point not just for Zelda, but gaming in general. i know weapon breaking is frustrating, but many places have weapons that regenerate, no enemies needed, just teleport to the place every blood moon cycle and it is there. the people whining about weapons breaking oversight this. also, armor does not break, and you can upgrade it. this game also makes it easier to get heart containers. don't listen to those who whine about the weapons breaking. you can truly advance the story at your own pace. while Minecraft mastered the open world in 2011, we had yet to see another game master the open world, and Breath delivers. buy it. play it. complete it.… Expand
  13. nanoka
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This one is one of the best games I've ever played (and I've played plenty). The cons the game has got are double-cleared by all the great things it has. Another thought: there is NO game like this. There are tons of games that are set in an open world, but none gives you such freedom. There are ones which make you bound by the story, ones which make you bound by the gameplay. You canThis one is one of the best games I've ever played (and I've played plenty). The cons the game has got are double-cleared by all the great things it has. Another thought: there is NO game like this. There are tons of games that are set in an open world, but none gives you such freedom. There are ones which make you bound by the story, ones which make you bound by the gameplay. You can search for a very long time, but there isn't anything that uses all the open world ideas from our childhood like Breath Of The Wild. Do you remember how we always wanted a whole world in a game? The one with no restrictions, with no place we cannot go because going that direction is not provided by a developer. Here you can do whatever you want. One can spend hours of gameplay inside, with no constant rush because of a story. There are games which throw a player into a dissonance: here is a world to explore, please, hurry, you've got things to do. Here, the quests game gives are so unthinkable titanic you just take you time while doing them. Of course, there is no reason to pass on the game with such possibilities.… Expand
  14. JellyGamer
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This was the best game I've played in a long time. The sheer scope of it was overwhelming and the amount of content kept me playing for an incredibly long time. It may well be my favourite Zelda game.

    Pros: The freedom: this game allows you to explore an entire region. The design: a really beautiful looking game, the world was completely immersive. The puzzles: many puzzles of    This was the best game I've played in a long time. The sheer scope of it was overwhelming and the amount of content kept me playing for an incredibly long time. It may well be my favourite Zelda game.

    Pros:
    The freedom: this game allows you to explore an entire region.
    The design: a really beautiful looking game, the world was completely immersive.
    The puzzles: many puzzles of varying difficulty. Each one feels rewarding.
    The story: an itriguing story with (mostly) good pacing and endearing characters.
    Value: there's just so much to do, it kept me engaged for a very long time.
    A Good Impression: This was the first game I played on the switch and gave a very good impression.

    Cons:
    Endgame: You cannot keep playing after defeating the final boss. You must go back to a previous save in order to keep enjoying the world. I would have preferred some sort of postgame or the option to keep playing afterwards. (Having said that, as a sequel has now been announced, this makes more sense).

    Overall I really loved this game and it has set a very high bar for future Switch games.    … Expand
  15. ragnarokandroll
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    This game, to me, is a masterpiece. In many ways it feels like the other Zelda games but there are new elements incorporated. This is one of those games that I had trouble putting down and when I beat it I wished there was more, in a good way.

    The main dungeons are fewer in number but very engaging and present challenge. There are a lot of mini-dungeons (called shrines) and finding them    This game, to me, is a masterpiece. In many ways it feels like the other Zelda games but there are new elements incorporated. This is one of those games that I had trouble putting down and when I beat it I wished there was more, in a good way.

    The main dungeons are fewer in number but very engaging and present challenge. There are a lot of mini-dungeons (called shrines) and finding them gets a little tedious after 80-ish but once inside the shrines they are not tedious at all. The shrines are surprisingly unique and engaging for how many of them there are. There is a lot of exploration in this game; it feels like elder-scrolls in this aspect, IMO.

    This game has breakable weapons and even the master sword requires recharging but I didn't find this frustrating. I always seemed to have enough weapons that did good damage as there are a lot of them to find. I don't see the point of it but I don't think it detracts from the game.
    Not as much music as I expected but it fits well with the mood of the game.

    I can't find a true con with this game. It's excellent.    … Expand
  16. Taiyu
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    When Link stands on a snowy mountain top midnight, waiting for a shooting star, when Link glides over the bridge and sees the majestic dragon coming out of the distant water. There’s definitely a personal feeling in it. A masterpiece.
  17. MVKirito
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    The best game I've ever played! Its so awesome, i wish i could play many more times!
  18. ChristianProV
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    A lot of people’s statement with the game is that “it doesn’t feel like a Zelda game” and “true fans of the series will be disappointed”. This is far from the truth. I’ve been a Zelda fan for literally as long as I can remember and I’ve played all the Zelda games. I can tell you first hand that this isn’t just a great game, it’s a great Zelda game. Sure, it has some problems like theA lot of people’s statement with the game is that “it doesn’t feel like a Zelda game” and “true fans of the series will be disappointed”. This is far from the truth. I’ve been a Zelda fan for literally as long as I can remember and I’ve played all the Zelda games. I can tell you first hand that this isn’t just a great game, it’s a great Zelda game. Sure, it has some problems like the dungeons not being dungeons and the weapon breaking mechanic being annoying at times but these things are something that I can easily look past knowing that this is Nintendo’s first true open world Zelda experience. Some people are not willing to accept the fact that this series is evolving, and the formula is changing. And to be honest, it’s about time. I’ve been playing this game for more than two years now with 150+ hours and I can say wholeheartedly that this game is a true masterpiece and I’m so grateful for Nintendo’s willingness to make such a life changing experience. I would talk about how beautiful the game is too, but I’m not about to write a 10,000 word essay, so this will have to do. :)… Expand
  19. AlbertVDS
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    One of the best Zelda games. The openness and freedom is what makes this game so great. And yet it still keeps true to it's history.
  20. ygthomas
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    One of the best games on the Nintendo Switch, but there is not much reason to go back to after defeating Ganon.
  21. 360barrier
    Nov 16, 2019
    1
    Graphics are not good. It looks so bad they could have released this on a ps2 and probably would get away with it
  22. PkmGBA
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    El mejor juego de zelda, que eh jugado hasta ahora, despues del ocarina claro, esfacinante es juego
  23. Alanmaster
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    É inovador é perfeito é pensado nos mínimos detalhes emociona do início ao fim
  24. Kiraki1120
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    A great Masterpiece of open-world game. Tons of new things and the quality in this game was incredible. Many many things to do and it's really fun to play!
  25. 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
  26. therolando
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    A truly amazing game. It feels like every nook and cranny was developed on purpose just for me to discover. It took me 2 years to finally beat the game and I loved every minute of it.
  27. XenxibrePodre
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Increíble la decostrucción del concepto Zelda que se ve en este juego, sientes todo lo que te dan los anteriores Zeldas en absolutamente todo momento sin que esto afecte a su grandísima personalidad dentro de la saga
  28. AvalonBunny
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Beyond a doubt, BoTW takes the crown as the best game of the decade. Groundbreaking
  29. LordHenchHector
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Soo soo great !
    A must play game for anyone with a switch, looks a bit pricy but it should be twice whatever you pay! Hundreds of hours of fun to be had !
  30. BrownKnight
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Charming, wild, revolutionary. It implements many details and aspects. The only downside is that it feels too big. I'm usually down with lots of content, but in this case it seemed it wants to be too much just for a wow effect, but it's still a great game.
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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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